In an exhilarating announcement, the Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA), a leading representative body in the hospitality sector, revealed the unveiling of the Trophy for the BIHA Champions League (BCL) 2024. Presented by Bashundhara Pocket as the Title Sponsor, with renowned cricketer Imrul Kayes as the Brand Ambassador, the ceremony took place at Sheraton Dhaka on February 20, 2024. The tournament scheduled to kick off on February 22, 2024, spanning 14 days, with the final showdown slated for March 11, 2024.
The BCL 2024 promises to be a riveting event, featuring participation from esteemed hotels such as Amari Dhaka, ASCOTT The Residence Ltd., Best Western Plus Maple Leaf, Crowne Plaza Dhaka Gulshan, FARS Hotel & Resorts, Golden Tulip The Grandmark – Dhaka, Grand Sylhet Hotel & Resort, HANSA – A Premium Residence, Hotel Omni Residency, InterContinental Dhaka, Lakeshore Hospitality Group, Le Meridien Dhaka, Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, Platinum Hotels by Sheltech, Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden, Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel, Sayeman Beach Resort Limited, Sheraton Dhaka, The Peninsula Chittagong Limited and The Westin Dhaka. A total of 20 distinguished hotels have enlisted for the competition, each forming a team of 11 players.
Collaborating entities including the Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism, Bangladesh Tourism Board, and Tourist Police Bangladesh are working together to ensure the success of the event. Recognizing outstanding performances, each match will honor a Man of the Match awardee, adding prestige to the competition. State-of-the-art facilities have been arranged to offer an unparalleled experience for both players and spectators, underscoring BIHA’s dedication to excellence.
H.M Hakim Ali, President of BIHA, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, highlighting its significance in fostering unity within the hospitality industry. Additionally, Mohd. Noor Ali, Managing Director of Unique Group & Advisor of BIHA, emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and collaboration in the profession, commending BIHA for its initiative in uniting hoteliers under one platform approved by the Government.
The BIHA Champions League 2024 is supported by Title Sponsor Bashundhara Pocket, powered by Motor Corporation, along with Noor Ali Family Trust, Brand Ambassador – Imrul Kayes, brought to you by Canadian University of Bangladesh and Noor Trade House, Omera LPG, Diversey, Taj Enterprise, Bengal Meat, Kazi & Kazi, MKS, Quality Agro, and Beverage Partner – Transcom Beverages, Airline Partner – Novo Air & Logistics Partner HANSA Management.
BIHA extends an invitation to all to stay tuned for further updates on participating hotels, inviting everyone to join in the excitement as the hospitality industry converges for a memorable celebration of sportsmanship and camaraderie.