Teaming up to thank the boss
I am a raving fan of Le Meridien Al Aqah beach resort not just because I have worked in this place but because this hotel, it’s leadersip and the employees continue to amaze me consistently. Today, I am glad to back in this hotel which has bagged numerous awards in the past.
On the 7th May 2009, the hotel once again won 4 more at the MENA (Middle East and North Africa Travel Awards) in Dubai. I am here in the hotel now, not as an employee but as a consultant and I can feel the pride and happiness around the associates (as they call themselves now with the Starwood) about winning the awards. The smiles, greeting each other over the achievement and sharing the celebrations with the customers is a treat to watch.
As an example of how they celebrate and thank each other, I recall the year 2005 when the General Manager of the hotel, Mr. Patrick Antaki returned from the World travel Awards held in United Kingdom with a trophy for the “Best Leisure hotel”. As a gesture and a surprise to the GM, we arranged a a little party on the 15th Floor lounge of the hotel which had a fantastic view of the Ocean and what he saw was the picture below;
Yes, it’s the associates forming a human chain on the shores to thank the boss. Winning is indeed about being together at all times and expressing gratitude to your collegues and customers.
