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Skål conference gives
major boost to
Thailand tourism
(L to R) Dale Lawrence; Bernard Whewell
(Australia); Brinley Waddell, International Councilor for Thailand; Karine
Coulanges (France); Siripakorn Cheawsamoot (TAT); Keith Murcott, President -
International Skål Councilors (South Africa); Paul Follows (UK); Susanna
Saari (Finland) and Eric Hallin - GM at the Rembrandt Hotel and former Skål
Bangkok President.
Thailand’s tourism sector has received a major boost from
Skål International - the world’s oldest and largest tourism industry
networking organization.
Senior Skål members from more than 30 countries have attended a series of
meetings and workshops at the Rembrandt Hotel in Bangkok as part of the
mid-year gathering of International Skål Councilors. Members of Skål
International’s global Executive Committee, headed by President Karine
Coulanges, were also in Bangkok. Skål is this year celebrating its 80
anniversary.
At a celebration dinner on Saturday 31 May at the Rembrandt Hotel’s Da Vinci
restaurant, guest of honor Siripakorn Cheawsamoot - Director of the Americas
Market Division at the Tourism Authority of Thailand - said that the
decision by Skål to stage these meetings in Bangkok, despite recent
political events, was an important signal to business and leisure travelers
that Thailand remains open for business.
The business and social events were organized by Skål International Bangkok.
Club President Dale Lawrence, who also serves as Skål’s national president
said, “The Skål events in Bangkok have given Thailand’s tourism sector a
huge boost. Importantly, our international guests are now returning to
influential source markets around the world with the positive message that
Thailand is a safe and secure destination for business and leisure
travelers.”
Skål International has nearly 17,000 members in 400 clubs across 87 nations
and territories. Skål International Bangkok was formed in 1956 and is one of
six active clubs in Thailand.
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Hilton Pattaya takes part in Hilton
Worldwide’s largest global career event
Hilton Pattaya has taken part in Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in
Hospitality Month, Hilton Worldwide’s largest ever global career
event showcasing to young people the many opportunities
available in the hospitality industry. Throughout the month of
May, Hilton Worldwide hotels and corporate offices around the
globe are hosting hundreds of events to inform those looking for
employment, including young people, about the vast array of
exciting opportunities available to all in the hospitality
industry. This event is part of Bright Blue Futures, a global
program that encourages team members to donate their time and
expertise to help young people achieve stability and bring hope
to their communities, preparing them for a brighter future.
Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality events are a unique
opportunity for Hilton Worldwide team members to inspire those
looking for employment about careers in the hospitality
industry, and to support them by providing guidance on the
skills that are vital to succeed in the workplace and beyond.
Participants have been joining Hilton Worldwide team members for
events ranging from résumé clinics, to career speed-networking,
as well as presentations from team members on their career
paths.
On May 28, 2014, Hilton Pattaya hosted an event which saw 50
young students from Aksorn Pattaya Technological College join
the hotel’s open house activities. The students were assigned to
different groups to visit various departments, including Human
Resources, Front Desk, Kitchen, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping,
Spa, Health Club, Engineering and Sales. Students enjoyed a
lunch buffet while learning about table manners and etiquette.
They also enjoyed a live band performance by a group of team
members and participated in quiz games on stage to receive
prizes.
General Manager Rudolf Troestler said, “Young people continue to
face challenging employment prospects, so it is more important
than ever to make sure they receive information and advice about
the options available and the skills and attributes they will
need once they embark on their chosen careers.
“We are passionate about raising awareness of the opportunities
the hospitality industry offers and we are delighted to be doing
this through one of our biggest ever careers events across the
globe.”
Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month was part of
Hilton Worldwide’s Open Doors commitment, which aims to
positively impact at least one million young people by 2019 and
better prepare them to reach their full potential.
Anyone unable to attend an event during the month of May can
still take part in Hilton Worldwide’s “Career Concierge,” in
which everyone interested in learning more about careers in
hospitality can submit their questions online via Hilton
Worldwide’s twitter feed (@HiltonWorldwide) using hashtag
#CareersatHiltonLive, or through the form on www.hiltonworldwide
.com/youth. Each week in May, this website will be updated to
host a selection of the submitted questions, answered by a panel
of Hilton Worldwide Team Members.
For more information about Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in
Hospitality Month, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/youth.
For information on job opportunities with Hilton Worldwide,
visit
www.hiltonworldwide.com/careers.
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