Nov 04 2008
W’s Got Talent! Top class personnel attracted by hotel’s unique philosophy
Doha, Qatar – The W Doha Hotel & Residences, a property of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is making waves of a whole new kind even before it opens for business in the premium West Bay area of the city. A hotel for the “young and the young at heart,” the W brand is best known for its high energy designs, top class service and stylish ambience. However, being at the W is a cherished experience not only for its guests, but also for its skilled and committed employees, or ‘talent’, as W prefers to call them.
“The hotel industry is all about service. It’s about the only way one hotel can distinguish itself from another,” shares Safak Guvenc, General Manager of the W Doha Hotel & Residences. “So we’ve made it a practice to hire only the finest talent, and to treat them accordingly.” And ‘talent’ is more than just a buzzword at the W. Extensive screening is used to not only pick the right people, but to pick them for the right job. “The W caters to a certain type of guest – the young at heart, confident traveler who appreciates great service and is at home with the technology-driven modern lifestyle,” says Mr. Guvenc. “So we take great care to ensure that each employee ‘fits in’ with this culture.” Continue reading “W’s Got Talent! Top class personnel attracted by hotel’s unique philosophy”