It is widely accepted that hotels can reap tremendous benefits by offering training to their employees.

(TRAVPR.COM) UAE - July 10th, 2013 - It is widely accepted that hotels can reap tremendous benefits by offering training to their employees. This summer Abidos Hotels successfully rolled out various training programs for its staff at Abidos Hotel Apartment – Al Barsha – Dubai and Abidos Hotel Apartment – Dubailand.

Aamir Pervez, Group General Manager, Abidos Hotels said, “Learning and feedback is essential to our success. We believe in creating value by investing in our workforce. A series of special workshops and training sessions, designed to enhance performance and productivity of our associates, were conducted across different departments in both our properties. This gives the Abidos brand phenomenal competitive advantage as service is one of our key USPs (Unique Selling Points).”

While often training opportunities are increasingly offered to those who already have an advantage, Abidos Hotels organized trainings for all its back of the house and frontline staff. Significant among these were reservation training, prospecting and sales training, complaint handling, communication skills, time management, basic food hygiene and safety.

Aamir stressed, “These trainings are vital and a critical component of our success. We have had a very positive feedback from our staff and are confident it will allow us to serve our clients better while maximizing our team’s productivity. It will be a continuous exercise with regular trainings planned throughout the year.”

Abidos Hotel Apartment, Al Barsha is a deluxe hotel that is centrally located in the heart of New Dubai within walking distance of the Mall of the Emirates and the Al Barsha Metro station. With imaginative and engaging spaces, Abidos Hotel Apartment, Al Barsha has been designed to appeal to both business and leisure travellers. The hotel offers 143 superbly furnished spacious one and two bedroom apartments with smoking and non-smoking options. Each apartment features a separate lounge with fully-equipped attached kitchen and separate bedroom(s) with private bathroom. All world-class facilities are available to guests including a modern Business Center and wireless Internet throughout the hotel.Corporate guests are well served with two inter-connectable meeting rooms offering the latest A/V equipment and facilities catering to the demand for conferences and seminars.

Further highlights include a state-of-the-art fitness center, a rooftop outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room providing a haven for guests seeking to relax and unwind. Diners can enjoy the all-day-dining restaurant MnM serving international buffet and a la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alternatively, you can have light snacks and beverages at the lobby lounge that stays open round the clock. For a more leisurely experience MnM Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a bite by the pool.

For more information about the hotel visit www.abidoshotels.com/albarsha

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