Unique Hotel and Resorts CEO receives American Curry Award

Md Shakawath Hossain, CEO of Unique Hotel and Resorts PLC (the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka & HANSA - a premium residence), received the prestigious award "Best Hospitality Icon" at the first-ever American Curry Awards 2025, held recently.

The award was presented by Senator Sheikh Rahman of Georgia, USA at the renowned Terrace on the Park in Queens, New York. The ceremony celebrated excellence in the global culinary and hospitality industries, bringing together prominent leaders and innovators from around the world, says a press release.

Organised by Khalil Group of Industries USA and Asha Group USA, The American Curry Awards is a distinguished international platform acknowledging remarkable contributions to the hospitality and culinary arts.

The event honored achievements in eighteen categories, with a focus on participants from the USA, Canada, the UK, and Asian countries.

Among the honorees, Md Shakawath Hossain was recognized as the Best Hospitality Icon, an accolade highlighting his exceptional leadership and transformative influence on the hospitality industry in Bangladesh. Notably, his innovative work in developing theories and practices on food cost optimization. His expertise was further recognized through his role as an official judge at the Chefs Culinary Cup Korea 2024 and 2025.

Shakawath's recognition also stems from his numerous national and international accolades, including winning the Asian Curry Award 2021, an exclusive honor by the Asian Catering Federation, UK; being named the Tourism Face of South Asia at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2024; and receiving the Best Hotelier of Bangladesh award at the Hotel Industry Architecture, Interiors & Management (HI-AIM) Conference 2024 at Kathmandu, Nepal.