Hotel ICON awarded the “Excellence Award” by Hong Kong Management Association’s Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2014 for two specific training programs

Hong Kong, 2014-9-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Aiming to better serve tourism, benefit the community and showcase the best of our city, Hotel ICON was awarded the “Excellence Award” by Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) Award for Excellence in Training and Development for two specific training programs: (1) Work-Integrated-Education under the Skills Training Category and the (2) Hotel Management Trainee program under the Development category. And the Hotel’s Assistant Human Capital Manager Dianna Yu also won Best Presentation Award for the Skills Training Category.

The Award for Excellence in Training and Development has been organized by the Human Resources Development Management Committee of The Hong Kong Management Association since 1990. It is the only award of its kind in Hong Kong that gives public recognition of achievements in training and development to individuals as well as companies, whether large or small and whatever the nature of their businesses or services.

“I am delighted that the team has been rewarded for their excellence.  It is definitely the best applause for our team who aim to create a new generation of passionate, well-informed, pioneering hoteliers,” said Richard hatter, General Manager of Hotel ICON. “We offer a unique opportunity for our team members to learn their skills in an open-minded, supportive and caring environment. Also, I’d like to give a big hand to our Human Capital team. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Hotel ICON together with PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management is internationally recognized for its extensive and fully-integrated teaching and research facilities and programs. Hotel ICON is renowned for its superior service, attention to detail and investment in developing bright, young talent within the industry.

About Hotel ICON
Unlike any other, Hotel ICON is an upscale Hong Kong hotel in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui East.  Standing as a testament to Hong Kong’s creative energy and vibrant arts scene, Hotel ICON showcases work from the city’s celebrated designers and the world’s most acclaimed architects. Offering the ultimate in comfort and committed to service excellence, Hotel ICON’s 262 stylish guestrooms comprise seductive extras, including complimentary wired and Wi-Fi internet connections, smartphone with unlimited mobile data and an ultra-slim 40” Ultra High Definition LED TV. Located on level 9, Hotel ICON’s Angsana Spa is a tranquil oasis while the harbour-facing outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre allow guests to exercise while enjoying views of Hong Kong Island’s spectacular skyline. With a maximum capacity of 580 persons, Hotel ICON’s grand Silverbox ballroom is the ideal venue for a celebration or theatre-style conference. Hotel ICON houses three restaurants: Above & Beyond, The Market and GREEN, providing guests with exceptional quality of the food and impeccable service. wallpaper* magazine included Hotel ICON in its 2011 list of the world’s Best Business Hotels and DestinAsian included the hotel in its Luxe List 2011. The premier hotel has also won in 2 categories including the Top 25 Hotels in China as well as the Top 25 Hotels for Service in China in the 2014 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards.

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