Media & Recognition

Leadership Excellence
Recognized Globally

Celebrating 30 years of transformative leadership, industry recognition, and commitment to elevating hospitality standards

Awards & Recognition

Honored for operational excellence and industry leadership

AI generated trophy illustration for the 2023 Leading Operation Manager award

2026

EQ Practitioner Certification

Six Seconds - The Emotional Intelligence Network

This scientific test measures your emotional skills. It shows you how well you handle emotions and gives you a practical, step-by-step plan to become a better leader, make smarter decisions, and build stronger relationships.

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2026

AI in Customer Experience Masterclass

Dubai Chambers

The AI in Customer Experience Masterclass is a certified learning program designed to help professionals understand and apply AI to enhance customer experiences and business performance.

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2025

Outstanding Leader in Tourism & Hospitality Excellence Award

Masterminds Awards

Recognized for operational excellence, leadership, and emotional intelligence at Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina. This accolade honors him for three decades of global mentorship and driving luxury sector innovation.

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2025

Master the Art of Service Excellence

Dubai Chambers

Recognized by the Service Excellence Programme – Dubai Chambers for speaking at the Master the Art of Service Excellence seminar, sharing insights on leadership and service excellence.

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2024

Top 20 Self-Made Men

Waves and Runways

Recognized as one of the Top 20 Self-Made Men of 2024, Dr. Rikhsibay Tursunov's inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming an internationally recognized hospitality leader, author, and mentor highlights the power of perseverance, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to empowering future generations.

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AI generated trophy illustration for the 2025 Leading Catering Company of the Year award

2023

UAE Authors Award

Masterminds Awards

Recognized for excellence in uniting over 100 prominent senior business figures, diplomats, coaches, and bestselling authors across the region. The event is organized by Aiwa Events to celebrate leadership, impactful coaching, and exceptional literary talent.

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Media & Engagements

Thought leadership engagements and presence

Launchpad Dubai

Government of Dubai Media Office

Its an initiative by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy that empowers startups and technology companies to launch, grow, and scale in Dubai through streamlined access to business services, strategic partnerships, and entrepreneurial support.

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Dr. Rikhsibay Tursunov, Panelist at the Conference

HR Leaders Conference Dubai

The HR Leaders Conference produce and deliver unique end user driven Conferences that help support HR Leaders to engage in key discussions with senior industry executives.

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AI generated trophy illustration for the 2022 Leaders Conference

Global Student Forum

HTMi Switzerland

Selected as an international speaker for the HTMi Switzerland Global Student Forum 2022, contributing insights alongside global industry leaders to inspire innovation, leadership, and professional development among hospitality and business students worldwide.

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Career Highlights

Milestones in a 30-year journey of hospitality leadership

30+ Years Leading with Heart

People-Centered Leadership in tourism and hospitality, leading with heart through a human-first approach. Passionate about empowering people, building trust, and creating lasting impact.

International Leadership

Luxury Hotels - UAE & Uzbekistan

30+ years driving operational excellence across diverse cultural contexts

Published Author

Be the Change in the Hospitality Industry

Bestselling book empowering hospitality professionals with emotional intelligence

Industry Mentor

Emerging Hospitality Professionals

Guiding the next generation of leaders through mentorship and knowledge sharing

Speaking Engagements

Dr. Rikhsibay brings 30 years of hospitality leadership experience to audiences worldwide, sharing insights on emotional intelligence, servant leadership, and team empowerment.