CEO — Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC · Editor — Daily Amader Shomoy
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
His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to service excellence, institutional development, tourism promotion, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable business leadership.
CEO of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC — leading 3 operational hotels (The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka, HANSA) and 3 upcoming international hotel projects.
Editor of Daily Amader Shomoy, Capstone Fellow 2026/1 at National Defence College (NDC), and Syndicate Member at Netrokona University.
PhD Candidate in Tourism & Hospitality Management at University of Dhaka (MPhil, MBA - Bright Alumni). Adjunct Faculty at University of Dhaka, Southeast University, and AIUB.
Leadership in Motion · Executive Showcase
Explore the defining milestones, leadership philosophy, and transformative vision of Md. Shakawath Hossain across five-star hospitality, media, and national institutions.
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Leading three operational flagship properties — The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka, and HANSA — along with three upcoming international hotel developments.
Pioneered Cricket Tourism in Bangladesh, copyrighted Shakawath's Six Control Points for Food Cost Optimization, and championed Food Diplomacy nationwide.
Recognized with the Hospitality Leadership Excellence Award 2026 (TOAB), Who's Who Bangladesh Award 2026, and SATA Tourism Face of South Asia.
Career Roles
Owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka & HANSA — A Premium Residence.
Leading national media publication, public communication, and strategic journalism.
National Defence College (NDC), Bangladesh — national strategic leadership.
Netrokona University — institutional leadership and academic governance.
Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management at University of Dhaka, Southeast University, and AIUB.
Travel & Tourism Development Center — advancing the national tourism and hospitality industry.
Leadership
01
Pioneered Cricket Tourism (BTB-BCB MoU), Shakawath's Six Control Points for Food Cost Optimization (Copyrighted 2026), and Food Diplomacy.
02
Hospitality Leadership Excellence Award 2026 (TOAB), Who's Who Bangladesh 2026, Global Excellence in Hospitality 2025 (ABCCI), Most Awarded Hotelier 2024 (BIHA).
03
Former Vice President and Cricket Tourism Advisor to BCB; former Member, Tourism Masterplan Evaluation Committee (Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism).
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The only hospitality professional who is a researcher, academician, and practitioner — combining corporate leadership, academia, research, and media advocacy.
Achievements
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 & Public Advocacy
Key television dialogues, national press coverage, and strategic thought leadership.
bdnews24.com-এর সাথে একান্ত সাক্ষাৎকারে দেশের পাঁচ তারকা হোটেল খাতের অর্থায়ন, সুদের হার, নতুন আন্তর্জাতিক প্রকল্পের ভবিষ্যৎ ও টেকসই পর্যটন ব্যবস্থাপনা নিয়ে বিস্তারিত কথা বলেছেন সিইও মো. শাখাওয়াত হোসেন।
"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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