Md. Shakawath Hossain Recognized as Tourism Face of South Asia
Awarded the prestigious Tourism Face of South Asia at the South Asian Travel Award (SATA) 2024 for outstanding leadership.
CEO — Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC · Editor — Daily Amader Shomoy
Md. Shakawath
Hossain
Distinguished hospitality, tourism and media leader with over 25 years of professional experience across Bangladesh and international markets — including 5+ years as Chief Executive Officer.
The only hospitality professional who is a researcher, academician, and practitioner — pioneer of Cricket Tourism, Six Control Points, and Food Diplomacy.
Leadership · Vision · Excellence
25+
Years Experience
5+
Years as CEO
3
Operational Hotels
3
Upcoming Projects
Executive Summary
Leadership with Purpose,
Vision, and Impact
His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to service excellence, institutional development, tourism promotion, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable business leadership.
Strategic Leadership
CEO of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC — leading 3 operational hotels (The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka, HANSA) and 3 upcoming international hotel projects.
Multi-Sector Governance
Editor of Daily Amader Shomoy, Capstone Fellow 2026/1 at National Defence College (NDC), and Syndicate Member at Netrokona University.
Tourism & Academia
PhD Candidate in Tourism & Hospitality Management at University of Dhaka (MPhil, MBA - Bright Alumni). Adjunct Faculty at University of Dhaka, Southeast University, and AIUB.
Career Roles
A Professional Journey
Across Multiple Sectors
01
CEO, Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC
Owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka & HANSA — A Premium Residence.
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Editor, Daily Amader Shomoy
Leading national media publication, public communication, and strategic journalism.
03
Capstone Fellow 2026/1
National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh — national strategic leadership.
04
Syndicate Member
Netrokona University — institutional leadership and academic governance.
05
Adjunct Faculty
Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management at University of Dhaka, Southeast University, and AIUB.
06
Vice-President, TTDC
Travel & Tourism Development Center — advancing the national tourism and hospitality industry.
Leadership
What Defines
His Leadership
01
Three Pioneering Initiatives
Pioneered Cricket Tourism (BTB-BCB MoU), Shakawath's Six Control Points for Food Cost Optimization (Copyrighted 2026), and Food Diplomacy.
02
Award-Winning Leader
Hospitality Leadership Excellence Award 2026 (TOAB), Who's Who Bangladesh 2026, Global Excellence in Hospitality 2025 (ABCCI), Most Awarded Hotelier 2024 (BIHA).
03
Sports & Tourism Governance
Former Vice President and Cricket Tourism Advisor to BCB; former Member, Tourism Masterplan Evaluation Committee (Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism).
04
Multidisciplinary Excellence
The only hospitality professional who is a researcher, academician, and practitioner — combining corporate leadership, academia, research, and media advocacy.
Achievements
Recognition, Contribution &
Professional Milestones
Hospitality Leadership Excellence Award 2026 - TITA by TOAB
Who's Who Bangladesh Award 2026 in the Field of Professional
Global Excellence in Hospitality Leadership & Innovation 2025 (ABCCI)
Most Awarded Hotelier of Bangladesh 2024 by BIHA
Media & News
Latest Media & News
Shakawath Hossain receives Who’s Who Bangladesh Award 2026
Shakawath’s achievement stands as an inspiration for professionals in Bangladesh’s hospitality and tourism industry.
Shakawath Hossain reappointed as CEO of Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC
Shakawath Hossain has been reappointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC which is the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA – a premium residence.
"Leadership is not only about position. It is about responsibility, consistency, and the ability to create value for people, organizations, and society."
— Md. Shakawath Hossain
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Moments of Leadership
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Tourism Program
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Award Ceremony
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Hospitality Conference
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Sports Event
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