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
Md. Shakawath
Hossain
A renowned hospitality & tourism leader with 20+ years of experience — driving excellence across The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka & HANSA.
The only Bangladeshi Hotelier who is an industry practitioner, academician, and researcher — recognized with multiple National & International awards.
Leadership · Vision · Excellence
20+
Years Experience
2,500+
Jobs Created
5+
Years as CEO
3
Operational Hotels
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 — overseeing The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka, and HANSA – A Premium Residence.
Hospitality Excellence
The only Hotelier in Bangladesh who started at scratch level and now leads 3 operational and 3 upcoming international hotels under a PLC.
Tourism & Academia
Pursuing PhD at University of Dhaka. 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.
02
Former CEO, StarkTree Group
Private sector conglomerate with thirteen sister concerns.
03
Resident Manager & GM (Acting)
Youngest Resident Manager appointed by Marriott International at The Westin Dhaka.
04
Director of Operations
Led The Westin Dhaka during the 2016 crisis — turned business to its ever highest level.
05
Adjunct Faculty
Teaching Tourism & Hospitality at University of Dhaka, Southeast University, and AIUB.
06
Vice-President, BTTC
Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Council — advancing the tourism industry.
Leadership
What Defines
His Leadership
01
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Established StarkTree Group with 13 sister concerns — creating thousands of job opportunities across multiple sectors.
02
Award-Winning Leader
Most Awarded Hotelier of Bangladesh 2024, Tourism Face of South Asia at SATA 2024, Asian Curry Award 2021.
03
Industry Collaboration
Member of Tourism Masterplan Evaluation Committee (MOCAT), Director of WTN Dhaka Chapter, Fellow Member of BSHRM.
04
Academic Excellence
The only Bangladeshi Hotelier who is an industry practitioner, academician, and researcher pursuing a PhD.
Achievements
Recognition, Contribution &
Professional Milestones
Most Awarded Hotelier of Bangladesh 2024 by BIHA
Tourism Face of South Asia at SATA 2024
Best Business Hotel in Bangladesh — 4 consecutive years
Asian Curry Award 2021 by Asian Catering Federation, UK
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
& Collaboration
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Tourism Program
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Award Ceremony
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Award Ceremony
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Business Meeting
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Hospitality Conference
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Hospitality Conference
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Sports Event
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Sports Event
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