InterContinental Muscat Hotel organized a special gathering to honor 30 Omani women who work in various departments of the hotel and play a significant role in its daily successes, on the occasion of Oman's National Women's Day, which is celebrated every year on October 17.
Key Role of Women in the Hotel's Success
Omani women at InterContinental Muscat Hotel work in various departments such as reception, engineering, finance, culinary, food and beverage, and security, and their role in maintaining service quality and guest experience is very important. This gathering provided management with an opportunity to appreciate their commitment and efforts and emphasized that the hotel is committed to being an inclusive and supportive workplace for women.
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Statement from the General Manager of the Hotel
Sebastian Thomas, the General Manager of InterContinental Muscat Hotel, stated at the event: "Oman's National Women's Day is an opportunity to recognize the strength, commitment, and leadership of women and the impact they have every day in the hotel and the hospitality industry. Empowering women is not only the right thing to do, but it also makes us a stronger, more creative, and more hospitable team. We take pride in every woman who contributes to the InterContinental Muscat family and are committed to creating an environment where they can grow and lead."
In the culinary team, Shatha began her work at InterContinental Muscat Hotel in 2020. Since then, she has received the Best Employee Award and has been promoted, taking on responsibilities for the breakfast and cold kitchen sections. She has also represented the hotel in the Horeca Oman competitions, winning a gold medal last year in the Omani food category and a silver medal this year.
Investment in Training and Development
InterContinental Muscat Hotel continues to invest in training, mentoring, and development opportunities for its Omani colleagues so that both women and men can build long-term and fulfilling careers in the hospitality industry. This hotel is recognized as the flagship hotel of the IHG Hotels and Resorts group and will continue its commitment to creating a supportive environment for the professional development of women.
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