Bangkok--12 Jun--DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket - Surin Beach
Careers@Hilton Live Invites Job Seekers around the World to Discover the Vast Career Opportunities Available in the Dynamic Hospitality Industry
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach 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 20th May 2014, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach hosted an event which saw “English for hospitality camp” at Bann Bang Tao School. The event started with many fun games which helped kids to learn English. The DoubleTree team also trained them to learn the creative balloon twisting with their creativity. Everyone had a day full of happiness, fun and excitement.
On 27th May 2014, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach hosted another event at Stree Phuket School. The DoubleTree team organized a “Youth in Hospitality Exhibition” explaining the opportunities available in hotels. Team members also inspired students by giving them a short explanation of how a guest checks in, how to set up rooms, standard amenities available in rooms, and how each department contributes to hotel operations. The event is a reflection of DoubleTree’s CARE culture by development the next generation of leaders for the hospitality industry.
Brian Connelly, general manager, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Phuket – Surin Beach 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.
Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month is a 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.