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CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR ‘APPRENTICE’ “The winning candidates
Continued from page 1 “I intend to enter the
industry and put into practice the knowledge and skills that I have obtained, and provide the best service and quality that international corporations represent,” she added. Millennium & Copthorne will
also take on four additional candidates as a result of running the ‘Apprentice’ scheme. The other winners will work
in HR and sales.
for each position were chosen based on flair, competency and above all commitment to live up to the Millennium & Copthorne brand values,” said Watson. Rosie Geyman, marketing
executive for Arabian Travel Market with responsibility for Careers Day and the Apprentice programme added: “This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who entered the
scheme to fast track their career to management level.” Scores of aspiring hotel
professionals originally applied for the ‘Apprentice’ scheme online by submitting their CVs. Those who reached the
second stage were then asked to complete tasks pertaining to the roles for which they were applying, while the shortlisted third-stage candidates were interviewed by a panel of
THIS YEAR'S SHOW PROVES MORE BUSINESS FOCUSED THAN EVER
companies participating in the hosted buyers programme was up five percent. Online pre-scheduled
appointments saw a promis- ing 53 percent hike and online message traffic increased by a robust 62 percent. “Quality buyers (up 12 percent
Lucie James
Arabian Travel Market has once again proven its value as a business-driven show with key buyer and visitor performance indicators show- ing year on year growth. International attendance
over the first three days of the event was up 44 percent on 2010 figures, according to show organiser Reed Travel Exhibi- tions (RTE), while individual
year on year) and the high number of hosted delegates have shown once again the real value of the exhibition,” said RTE marketing manager Lucie James as day three drew to a close. “This also reflects the level
of business confidence that is returning to the market.” With the show boast-
ing a diverse content-driven seminar programme, session attendance has been at almost full capacity through- out the show, said James. At some seminars, including ‘Emirates in the hot seat’ with
the airline’s president Tim Clark, the auditorium was packed to the rafters with only standing space available for latecomers. “On the final day we’re
looking forward to a number of special events, such as Travel Agents Day and the passport competition for agents, Consumer Day and Careers Day,” said James. “We also have a fash-
ion seminar aimed at consumers, entitled ‘How to dress for an upgrade’. James also stressed that
interest in attending next year’s event (April 30 to May 3) was strong, with some exhibitors rebooking for the 2012 instal- ment as early as day two. “Arabian Travel Market
has once again reinforced its position as one of the region’s premier events,” concluded James.
MILLENNIUM & COPTHORNE REWARDS LOYAL GUESTS
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has launched its loyalty club in the MENA to reward frequent guests. The Millennium & Copthorne
Loyalty Club allows guests to reap rewards in all of the hotel company’s international destina- tions, except New Zealand. The company has more than
120 hotels across 20 countries, making it one of the world’s largest hotel companies. In addition to collecting points,
which can be redeemed for complimentary stays and exclu- sive offers, members also receive benefits such as fast-track regis- tration, early check-in and late check-out, room upgrades, birth- day rates and dining discounts. Ali Lakhraim, president and
chief executive officer of Millen- nium & Copthorne Hotels and Resorts, said: “We always look to
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enhance the guest experience at each of our hotels, and offer great value, irrespective of hotel class. “By offering our frequent
guests the option of signing up to our global loyalty club, we will offer even better value while rewarding returning guests. Our guests are the centre of
our world and with the loyalty club and the special benefits it offers members, we will show them our appreciation.” While at Arabian Travel Market,
Millennium & Copthorne is also promoting its 99 days of summer sizzlers campaign with room rates starting from AED199.
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judges and staff from Millennium & Copthorne. Those taking on the sales manager’s position will be asked to achieve personal sales targets and contribute to the overall team goals as stated in the annual marketing plan, while under the guidance of the director of HR, those taking on the assistant human resources manager roles will be responsible for carrying out all transactions related to employee accommodation, transport and visa issues.
SHOW GIVES PRIZE BLITZ
Continued from page 1 In addition, fashion expert
and Style-passport CEO Sarah Walter will advise visitors how to dress to impress and UKBody- Talk director Richard Newman will give hints and tips on body language for conducting busi- ness and job interviews. Careers Day is also shaping
up to be a prime job-seeking platform with the Arabian Travel Market website (
www.arabiantravelmarket.com) featuring vacancies from participating exhibitors. “We have already exceeded
the 100 vacancy mark,” said Rosie Geyman, marketing execu- tive for Arabian Travel Market, who is responsible for Careers Day and the New Frontiers Awards. “Our visitors are not only look-
ing at these vacancies online, but via their mobile phones if they’ve downloaded the new Arabian Travel Market app.”
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