These two gulf countries are the top destinations in the world for tourism AND they are sure to leave a lasting impression on your hospitality career.
Luxurious hotels and unstoppable shopping come to mind when people think of the Middle East. To provide this lavish lifestyle, thousands of hospitality professionals move there from all around the world and only the best score a spot. Everyone who gets the chance to intern in the Middle East will be learning this 5 valuable lessons that will be an asset wherever you go.
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Cultures
The Middle East is home to people from all around the world, especially in the hospitality sector. According to the CIA World Factbook, only 11.8% of the population is actually Emirati! You could be working with people from 50 different nations, while providing service for very diverse customers.
Cuisines
Since it is such an international environment, you will be able to find authentic food from all around the world. This is a great chance to learn new skills and diversify your taste buds. From canteens at the hotel to the supermarket, you will see foods from every corner of the world.
Independence (personal finances, taking care of your own home)
By moving across the world from home on your own, you can practice taking responsibility and being independent. With your own extra income, you can get yourself something special or put it away in the bank – it is your choice to make every month.
Work ethic
You will develop two highly valued hospitality skills while in the Middle East: You will be a hard working person with strong sense of urgency. Checking in 100 people, serving or preparing food for 1,000 people, it will be done with the greatest speed and care.
Professional skills
With numerous hotels to cater to all types of tourists, each hotel thrives to have the best trained staff to provide world-class service. Therefore, interns will develop professional skills in their respective departments under the guidance of experienced supervisors.
