tabscontainer Why Why Hospitality? The hospitality industry in the MENA region is expected to grow by an average of 4.2% annually. Several major events will be organized in the GCC including Expo 2020 and Qatar World Cup 2022, thus, increasing hospitality job opportunities for Arab youth. What do we mean by Hospitality industry? The hospitality industry is mainly composed of Hotels, restaurants, event planners and tourism agencies. Hotels and restaurants constitute the largest segments of the hospitality industry. Activities in hospitality industry involve heavy customer service and interactions for the provision of services. Key hospitality organizations in the Arab world include Marriott Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Sample Job Sample Jobs in the Hospitality Industry Catering Coordinator Customer Services Representative Reservation Coordinator Event Coordinator/Junior Sales Agent Travel Coordination Front Office Staff Assistant Chef Housekeeping Coordinator Restaurant Coordinator KEY Positions Key Positions in the Hospitality Industry and required qualifications Affecting Factors Drivers Affecting Arab Youth Employment in the Hospitality industry Currently, around 19% of fresh graduates in the MENA region choose a career in the technology industry. Factors positively impacting Arab youth employment in the technology industry: Entrepreneurship: there is an increased drive for entrepreneurship. Several business incubators in the MENA region are providing funding and support for startups. Technology demand: there is a demand for technology skills to cater to the ‘App Economy’. Replacing older workforce: organizations are replacing non-skilled workers with technology literate candidates. Factors negatively impacting Arab youth employment in the technology industry: Skills competition: Arab youth face stiff competition for technology jobs from more educated and specialized foreigners. Education: there is a mismatch between the skills required by the industry and the education provided by universities. Career Path Sample of Career Paths in the Hospitality Industry Career paths in the hospitality industry can be either vertical or horizontal due to the large number of relatively junior positions that require similar skills. Hospitality is a unique and characterized by: Network structure: provides a large number of entry level position. Career movement: allows vertical or horizontal progress. Wide availability of training programs and apprenticeships. Nonetheless, graduates holding a hotel management degree follow a hierarchal structure that starts right after the management training program. According to the hotel policy and the management training program graduates will be admitted departmental assistant manager or departmental manager, hotel manager, general manager and lastly cluster or regional manager. Skills Required Sample Skills Required in the Hospitality Industry SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis for Hiring Arab Youth in the Hospitality Industry Arab youth should leverage their strengths and address their weaknesses to cope with opportunities and threats in the hospitality industry. University Offerings University Offerings | Hospitality Industry partner representing hospitality...Click Here Industry partner representing hospitality...Click Here Opportunities for youth in Qatar and Saudi Arabia in Hospitality Rolup.pdf Leaflet.pdf Folder.pdf Alltabss Where we are Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global lodging company with nearly 6,000 properties in 120 countries. Marriott International reported revenues of more than $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by Marriott family leadership for nearly 90 years. Services Hotels accommodation and food & beverage (restaurants and bars) Classification Leading global lodging company Key Positions Food & Beverage Finance Rooms HR Sales & Marketing Maintenance Culinary Career Path At Marriott, we never stop searching for inventive ways to serve our customers, provide opportunities for our associates, and grow our business. The company that began as a nine-seat A&W root beer stand is recognized today as a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. Corporate Video Embedded video for Industry partner representing hospitality...Click Here Success Stories Awards of Excellence Internship Cycle Apply Now Apply For Internship
Industry partner representing hospitality...Click Here Opportunities for youth in Qatar and Saudi Arabia in Hospitality Rolup.pdf Leaflet.pdf Folder.pdf Alltabss Where we are Marriott International, Inc. is a leading global lodging company with nearly 6,000 properties in 120 countries. Marriott International reported revenues of more than $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Founded by J. Willard and Alice Marriott and guided by Marriott family leadership for nearly 90 years. Services Hotels accommodation and food & beverage (restaurants and bars) Classification Leading global lodging company Key Positions Food & Beverage Finance Rooms HR Sales & Marketing Maintenance Culinary Career Path At Marriott, we never stop searching for inventive ways to serve our customers, provide opportunities for our associates, and grow our business. The company that began as a nine-seat A&W root beer stand is recognized today as a top employer and for its superior business operations, which it conducts based on five core values: put people first, pursue excellence, embrace change, act with integrity, and serve our world. Corporate Video Embedded video for Industry partner representing hospitality...Click Here Success Stories Awards of Excellence Internship Cycle Apply Now Apply For Internship