Careers@Hilton Live Showcases the Diverse and Rewarding Career Opportunities in Hospitality for Job Seekers Around the World
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest has taken part in Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality Month, Hilton Worldwide’s annual global career event showcasing the many opportunities available in the hospitality industry for young people. Throughout the month of May, Hilton Worldwide hotels and corporate offices around the globe are hosting hundreds of events to inform those looking for employment about the exciting and diverse career opportunities in the hospitality industry. This initiative is a part of Hilton Worldwide’s Open Doors commitment, which aims to positively impact at least one million young people by 2019 and better prepare them to reach their full potential.
On May 26, Athénée Palace Hilton hosted an event that brought together over 100 students from various Universities and professional schools around the country, such as: Academy of Economic Studies, American Hotels Academy, Romanian-American University, HORECA School, ICEP Hotel School, CEPECOM, CEDES.
The activities included a complete hotel tour where the history of Athénée Palace hotel was revealed, and interactive workshops where the participants discovered secrets of daily operations in the hotel industry. Throughout the day, the students were guided by Hilton Team Members who shared their success stories and offered first-hand information about the opportunities that lie within the hospitality industry.
Aykut Korkmaz, general manager Athénée Palace Hilton, said: “We are proud to host our Careers@Hilton Live event in Athénée Palace Hilton and to invite our partner universities, vocational schools and other students interested in the hospitality industry. In today’s rapidly changing and globalized world young people need an educational foundation that includes more than just academic and technical skills; they need life and employability skills as a way to prepare them to be motivated and to reach their potential. Hospitality industry needs talent and youth needs jobs. And with this kind of event, we offer students the chance to get in touch with a range of careers and, most important, enable them to make connections with people having careers they may be interested in.”
Careers@Hilton Live: Youth in Hospitality events are a unique opportunity for Hilton Worldwide Team Members to inspire job seekers about careers in the hospitality industry, and to support them by providing guidance on the skills that are vital to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Participants have been joining Hilton Worldwide Team Members for events ranging from résumé clinics to networking, as well as presentations from Team Members on their career paths in hospitality.
About Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest
Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest hotel is one of the city’s most sophisticated and prestigious landmarks. Built in 1914 and situated within the heart of the city, the hotel provides spectacular views over Revolution Square. The hotel offers a wealth of premium amenities in its 272 guestrooms and suites, 13 fully-renovated meeting rooms, a Health Club with pool, and fine dining in its 2 restaurants, terrace and bar.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprised of more than 4,600 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with more than 758,000 rooms in 100 and territories. For 96 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn, and Instagram.