Antigua Ministry of Tourism Provides Training for Small Hotel Owners
Recognizing the role of small locally owned hotels in the accommodation sector, the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS) is providing a special training opportunity for small hotel owner/ managers.
Focusing on the need for small hotel owners and managers to be proficient in all aspects of hotel operations, this comprehensive four-day workshop scheduled for Tuesday May 3 through May 6 at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute will cover Hotel Management and Operations, and Food and Beverage Management with a view to providing existing and new owners with the necessary skills to assist in the smooth functioning of their properties.
The major objective of the program is to improve techniques and approaches for hoteliers through which improved performance and profitability can be achieved.
Main topics will include keys to Profitability, Cost Control, Pricing, Performance Measures, Operating Financial Statements, Asset Management, Business Valuations, and Menu Development, Planning and Pricing with training being highly interactive, with the limited number of participants working in groups to present case studies on relevant, real life issues.
Director of Product Development at the Ministry of Tourism, Lorraine Headley, sees the training as critical in improving the standards for the small hotel sector, “We are actively seeking to improve the operations of local hoteliers to ensure their continued viability within the industry. We recognize the important role that such accommodation will play in 2007 for Cricket World Cup and we will be ensuring that these and other stakeholders have the opportunity to train in order to benefit fully from increased opportunities in tourism.”
Participants will receive internationally recognized certification from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) upon completion of the program.
The training will be conducted by OAS trainer, Bennett Brown.
