As part of conscious efforts to promote gender equality and inclusiveness in the hotel’s operations, Continental Hotel Group rolled out the drums to honor its female staff members in celebration of International Women’s Day with a week-long celebration to empower and celebrate women in the hotel’s growth trajectory.
With insightful remarks, Karl Hala, Group General Manager, Continental Hotel Group, highlighted the significance of International Women’s Day, tracing its origins back to 1911 and its official recognition by the United Nations in 1975. He expressed gratitude to all the women present, acknowledging their invaluable contributions and unwavering support. “Thank you for giving us the strength to perform well as men,” he remarked.
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At Continental Hotels, we recognize the invaluable contribution of women in propelling growth in the hospitality industry,” Karl Hala said. “Our desire is to continually lead in inclusivity for women in the hospitality industry.”
Karl Hala maintained that all the group’s actions are a testament to its utmost dedication to equipping women in the workforce and, by extension, the womenfolk in general. “We vehemently align with the theme of the 2025 IWD celebrations and pledge to champion strategies, resources, and activities that can have a great impact on women on all fronts in the industry.”
The Group General Manager emphasized that Continental Hotels will continually support women into leadership and decision-making positions, as evidenced in the hotel’s management list of heads of departments/divisions.
