BUSINESS IN BRIEF
business
The Elite Group team
Elite’s Excellence Award
Three hotels of Elite Hospitality Group were awarded certificates of service excellence for 2014 by the region’s largest travel portal Booking. com. This recognition is based on guests’ reviews posted online and is given only to hotels that have consistently scored above guest score 8 out of maximum 10. The three outlets located at Juffair, Muharraq and Seef welcome both business and leisure guests to a customised experience who can enjoy the luxurious 2 to 3-bedroom, fully equipped suites in addition to other facilities such as specialty restaurants, nightclubs, executive lounges and bars, modern conference and banquet facilities, health clubs and wellness spas.
Banks Embracing Change
Dr Clare Beckett-McInroy, founder of Beckett Mcinroy Consultancy (BMC), was the first woman to deliver coaching at Saudi Investment Bank in Riyadh to an all-male audience. Delivered through Saudi HRD, the group bankers presently attending the ‘Pioneers’ programme were provided with a two-day programme concentrating on personal and professional goals, effective communication and feedback whilst working through the BMC Organisational Coaching model. Dr Clare with the SAIB team Basel Qabouq, Director of Marketing & Communication at Sofitel Bahrain enjoys a winning moment on behalf of his team
Sofitel Bahrain Wins Best Middle East Hotel
The 5-star Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa was announced ‘Best Middle East Hotel 2015’ at the Middle East Hotel Awards. Accor’s only Thalassa Sea & Spa in the GCC countries, other locations being France, Italy and Morrocco, beat tough competition - 50 hotels shortlisted across 21 categories. Perched on the pristine beaches of Zallaq, the seawater spa hotel and resort blends French art de vivre with traditional Bahraini styles, with 262 luxurious rooms and 28 suites, all boasting balconies and sea views. 102 Bahrain Confidential July-Summer Edition 2015
The Domain’s Employee Appreciation
An honoring ceremony was held by The Domain Bahrain Hotel and Spa for its employees, Nalaka Bandara and Eddlenn Chua. They were presented with the “D’ Star of the Month” for May 2015, which consisted of a cash prize and an appreciation certificate.
Stephen J Daniel, Assistant General Manager (first right); Amy Soon, Revenue & Reservation Manager; Sudhair Bali, Operations Manager and Nitin Bhota, Assistant Spa Manager