ABU DHABI: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) held an appreciation ceremony for 17 Emirati students who completed the inaugural Tourism Youth Summer Camp in Al Ain, a 10-day immersion into the emirate’s growing tourism and hospitality industry.
Aligned with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, DCT Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Youth Summer Camp targets UAE nationals aged 16-21 who are interested in pursuing careers in the emirate’s tourism and hospitality sectors to learn about Abu Dhabi’s standing as a premier travel and cultural destination.
Saleh Al Geziry, Director-General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, said, ‘The success of our Tourism Youth Summer Camp in Abu Dhabi inspired us to launch the Al Ain Tourism Youth Summer Camp, and I am immensely proud of the inaugural batch of students who have participated. By harnessing the talent and passion of our youth and preparing them well, we are ensuring they can showcase Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination and become exceptional ambass
adors for the emirate.’
During the Al Ain edition of the annual programme, students took part in a five-day placement at 11 prestigious, 4- to 5-star Al Ain hotels, rotating through various departments including the front desk, food and beverage service, kitchen, recreation, and events, granting them a thorough understanding of the different components of the hospitality industry. Moreover, the placements taught students essential skills and highlighted valuable insights into the sector’s business and operational components, as well as its contribution to Abu Dhabi’s economy.
In addition to the work placement, the Tourism Youth Summer Camp also included classroom-based sessions and immersive field trips, through which participants gained a multifaceted understanding of Al Ain as a tourism and cultural destination, while receiving insights from experts and mentors within the field. It was also an opportunity to network with industry professionals and their cohort of emerging Emirati talent.
Source: Emirate
s News Agency