Eastern Mangroves supports Emiratisation programme

Eastern Mangroves Hotel and Spa by Anantara has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ADTCA) offering Emirati students a chance to work in their properties through the Tourism Youth Summer Program.

Students will learn about the tourism industry and its significance in promoting Abu Dhabi as a world-class travel destination.

The two-week program will see a group of five Emirati students receive invaluable ‘on the job experience’ within the hospitality industry.

The program offers exposure through hands-on experience and learning across the hotel’s key departments including: housekeeping, reservations, front of office and property management.

Speaking about the partnership, Wael Soueid, area GM for Anantara Hotels Resorts & Spas, Abu Dhabi said, “It is an absolute pleasure to offer local students the chance to experience on-site training as part of this two-week programme.

"We hope the experience will be invaluable to them, as we transform traditional classroom learning for our next generationof hospitality professionals into true and genuine on the job experiences.

He continued: “We have heavily invested in staff training and so we are grateful to have the chance to further our initiatives by tapping into the talents of ‘uture hospitality and tourism professionals, with the support of TCA Abu Dhabi and simultaneously supporting emiratisation of the workforce objectives.”

The Summer Programme will educate students about potential careers in the tourism industry and the benefits of pursuing a career with Anantara Hotels & Resorts.

The Tourism Youth Summer Program provides UAE national students with an overview of the services ADTCA provides to stakeholders, industry partners and members of the public.

At the end of the program, each student will be equipped with knowledge and experience about the different aspects of the hotel and the importance of the hospitality industry to the UAE.