DTCM honours Jumeirah International staff with Dubai Information Award

The event took place at the Jumeirah Beach Club.

The four-day course was conducted by Michelle Sabti, Mohammed Al Ghaffari and Faisal Khadfour Al Muhairi, Trainers from the DTCM's Training Solutions Team. The event was attended by Gary Mason, DTCM Director Tourism Affairs, Lisa Steel, DTCM Manager Training and Development, Mr. Simon Venison General Manager Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa, Ms. Amberine Zaki - Human Resources Manager Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa.

Mr. Faisal said: "The participants have been updated on the latest developments happening in Dubai. This programme forms part of the efforts to create better awareness about Dubai among the hospitality industry professionals dealing with the visitors of Dubai".

He added: "The course helps in conveying authentic and crucial information about every important aspect of Dubai."

As part of the course, the participants were taken on a tour of the major developments and landmarks of Dubai in order to brief them, and for them to understand their significance to Dubai.

The places that the participants visited include the heritage sites in Al Shindagha - Heritage and Diving Village, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, Al Ahmadiya School - Gold Souq, Palm Island and Al Boom Tourist Village.

At the Al Boom Tourist Village, they were able to explore the authentic flavours of Dubai, local food.

The participants were able to gain both theoretical as well as practical knowledge regarding different aspects of Dubai, including the tourism sector performance, economic development, infrastructure projects and tourist attractions.

Mr. Faisal said: "Participants gained invaluable knowledge of Dubai, which in turn will assist them to pass on information about Dubai to tourists in order to create better awareness of our history, culture and traditions".

Jumeirah International operates a number of famous properties in Dubai and the UK, including the Burj Al Arab, Emirates Towers Hotel, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Mina A' Salam, and Wild Wadi.