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Dubai Business Award, 9 Dec 2026

Florian Niessing
Nominated | Dubai Business Award

Florian Niessing

Resort Manager at Naäma Beach Villas and Spa

20+ years experience

Building stronger teams, thoughtful experiences and a more human future for luxury hospitality.

  • Inspirational Property Leader of the Year Award
  • Leader of the Year Award
  • Manager of the Year Award
  • Property Manager of the Year Award

About Florian

I am a hospitality professional who believes that leadership is not about being the most visible person in the room, but about helping others become the best version of themselves. As Resort Manager in Fujairah, I have the privilege of working alongside an international team dedicated to creating meaningful guest experiences. My approach is built on respect, trust, clear accountability and the belief that people perform best when they feel valued, supported and empowered. I have been fortunate to learn from remarkable mentors, inspiring colleagues and team members across different countries and cultures. Each has shaped how I think, lead and make decisions today. I enjoy challenging conventional ways of working, finding practical solutions and connecting creativity with operational excellence. For me, innovation does not need to be loud or complicated. Sometimes the smallest thoughtful change makes the greatest difference. I believe success is not simply measured by what we achieve ourselves, but by the opportunities we create for others. There is always more to learn, more to improve and more we can accomplish together.

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Proudest achievements

  • PEOPLE & GROWTH — Supporting colleagues in discovering their strengths, developing their confidence and progressing in their careers. Their achievements will always mean more to me than individual recognition.
  • INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE — Building a hospitality career across different countries, cultures and operating environments, learning from remarkable mentors and colleagues along the way.
  • LEADERSHIP — Earning trust through consistency, fairness, accountability and genuine care, while learning that leadership is as much about listening as it is about making decisions.
  • CREATIVITY & INNOVATION — Challenging established ways of working, developing meaningful guest experiences and finding practical ideas that bring people, service and commercial objectives together.
  • OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE — Helping teams navigate complex operations, strengthen standards and create environments where both guests and colleagues feel genuinely valued.
  • PERSONAL GROWTH — Learning from difficult decisions, acknowledging mistakes and remaining open to perspectives that challenge my own.
  • MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT — The relationships built, the trust earned and the privilege of watching others grow into people and professionals they are proud to become.

People's Choice

29 days left to vote

Inspirational Property Leader of the Year Award

63 votes

Leader of the Year Award

64 votes

Manager of the Year Award

53 votes

Property Manager of the Year Award

67 votes

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Why your vote matters

If you believe that meaningful leadership is built on integrity, kindness, accountability and helping others grow, I would be grateful for your support. I do not see this nomination as recognition of one individual, but as an opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary people I have learned from and worked alongside throughout my career. My goal has always been to create environments where colleagues feel respected, guests feel genuinely cared for and new ideas are welcomed. Whether through leadership, management or innovation, I believe lasting progress comes from listening, working together and having the courage to improve. Your vote would mean a great deal, not simply as personal recognition, but as encouragement to continue leading with purpose, humility and genuine appreciation for the people who make everything possible. Thank you for considering my nomination.

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People's Choice

29 days left to vote

Inspirational Property Leader of the Year Award

63 votes

Leader of the Year Award

64 votes

Manager of the Year Award

53 votes

Property Manager of the Year Award

67 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

29 days left to vote

Inspirational Property Leader of the Year Award

63 votes

Leader of the Year Award

64 votes

Manager of the Year Award

53 votes

Property Manager of the Year Award

67 votes

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Florian's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 9 November 2026

  2. People's Choice voteYou are here

    29 days left to vote

  3. Shortlist announced

    The judges choose the finalists

  4. The awards ceremony

    Wednesday, 9 December 2026 at TBC, Dubai

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