Bangkok--16 Feb--ONYX Hospitality Group
Executives of ONYX Hospitality Group led by Peter Henley, President and CEO, in partnership with Pimali Foundation, jointly celebrated the opening of Pimali Hospitality Training Centre in Nong Khai province. The centre aims to help underprivileged young Thais become financially independent by providing professional and practical hospitality training that leads to better employment opportunities towards achieving a sustainable future.
Established in Nong Khai, the Pimali Hospitality Training Centre's curriculum will cover three main areas in the hospitality industry, including general knowledge such as English and information technology, as well as an eleven-month theoretical and practical training for kitchen and service, and five months for housekeeping, followed by a six-month internship.
As one of the main partners and sponsors, ONYX Hospitality Group Foundation has made a financial contribution through the Baht for a Better Life (BBL) programme to support the construction of the Pimali Hospitality Training Centre. In addition, ONYX has provided consultancy on the construction and procurement process review, as well as HR process. Future initiatives include an internship programme for the students and volunteer coaching of Pimali instructors, to be provided by ONYX executives and experienced team members. As a Thai-owned hospitality provider, ONYX is proud of the partnership, which will not only help alleviate poverty but also develop talents for the Thai hospitality industry
Photo from left-right:
1. Mr. Alexandre des Arts, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Pimali Foundation
2. Mr. Jerôme Hofer, CEO, Ginox SA – Switzerland
3. H.E. Mr. Ivo Sieber, Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand
4. Mrs. Stephanie Loup, Founder and Chairwoman of Pimali Foundation
5. Mr. Peter Henley, President and CEO, ONYX Hospitality Group
6. Mr. Narisroj Fuangrabil, Minister, Royal Thai Embassy, Vientiane, LAO PDR
7. Mr. Monsit Paisarntanavat, Vice Governor of Nong Khai