My journey as a student for the past four years within the bachelor programme Hotel Management at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Apeldoorn is coming to an end. As the final academic chapter, completed the Young Professional Semester in order to obtain my bachelorandapos;s degree. DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Business Bay represents the company which welcomed me to complete this semester. Throughout this period, I worked on a pertinent issue and put together a professional product for my client, Mr. Hany Ahmed, the General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Business Bay. I am immensely grateful for my place as an intern within this organization because here I learned about excellent teamwork, business development and sales strategies.
The project focuses on highlighting the importance of the work-life balance within the hospitality industry, in 5-star hotels. Moreover, it is tailored to deliver a concrete and efficient implementation plan of a 5-day work week system instead of the current 6-day work week model system within a 5 star hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Several aspects were taken in consideration when developing the project such as, financial implications, stakeholder management, resistance management and organizational change.
The Aqueous Futures exhibition explores ways in which art, design, and documentary practices can support knowledge meaning-making, and engagement in coastal and water environments. The exhibition will be on display at the Sun Terrace (Midland Hotel) and will remain open to the public throughout the duration of the conference and symposium.