On October 11, 2013 a friendly meeting of hospitality business executives took place at SWISSAM Hospitality Business School. Rector of the school Walter Spaltenstein with the SWISSAM management provided the guests with a report on their up-to-date achievements. Moreover, general managers, heads of human resources departments and other representatives of the hospitality industry shared ideas regarding hospitality business in Russia, and Saint Petersburg, in particular, and also how schools and universities can help hotels to achieve its goals.
The industry representatives pointed out 7 most important criteria, applied to candidates for a vacancy in the hospitality industry:
- Languages
Relevant: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Asian (various). - Attitude
Goal setting, enthusiasm, motivation, proactivity. - Communication skills
Extroverted person. - Technical / professional skills
Basic skills (financial, property management systems (e.g. Opera PMS), etc.). - Awareness
Knowledge of the hospitality industry, global trends, news. - Leadership skills
- Change-oriented
Constant self-development, modernization.
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Our second story about 3-star Hampton by Hilton Saint Petersburg ExpoForum hotel on the territory of ExpoForum Convention & Exhibition Centre (Russia).
2018 was a record-breaking year for congresses in Paris. The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau published its annual study – «Congress Activity» – to decipher the characteristics and evolution of meetings sector, a strategic one for the French capital, which largely contributed to the positive attendance record of the destination in 2018.
A new SWISSAM business school in the hospitality industry officially opened its doors to students.