www.bahrainthismonth.com business bites 74 May 2023 FUELING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts leader Jason Rodgers, who has been the Hotel Manager of the landmark property for five years, has been promoted to General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. With an impressive 25-year tenure with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Mr. Rodgers brings a wealth of international experience. “I am honoured and excited for my new role as General Manager,” he says. “Our iconic hotel is one the best and most significant properties of our company. In an expanding tourism destination known for its amazing hospitality and warm people, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay is one of the landmarks of the Kingdom, on its private island.” After graduating with a Bachelor of Hotel Management from Canberra, Australia, he pursued his strong desire to travel and discover new cultures and destinations. He began his career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in 1998 as a management trainee in Kuala Lumpur and has since worked in various capacities at properties in the United Kingdom, Mauritius and Qatar. In 2018, he moved to Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, where he was endorsed as the Hotel Manager. During his time as Hotel Manager, he led crucial projects in Bahrain including the opening of the Hotel’s private beach, water park, and Beach Club. His motivational leadership resulted in remarkable operational success, including prestigious international accolades and recognitions for the hotel. His guest-oriented approach played a key role in increasing guest satisfaction and repeat business, which also had a significant impact in the tremendous commercial success of the Hotel in 2022, which was a record-breaking year. “Guests desire personalised experiences, and the brand supports tailoring their time spent with us. That is why our guests are loyal to the Hotel and the brand,” he says. Mr. Rodgers will lead new projects with his team, prioritising authentic culinary and leisure experiences and product enhancements at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BAHRAIN BAY NAMES NEW GM The Chairman of the Bahrain Society of Training Institutes Nawaf Al-Jishi, has emphasised the importance of training citizens to take on leadership positions in companies and institutions. “As the primary resource of Bahrain, human resources must be considered the most valuable asset. Therefore, their development through rigorous training programmes and increased presence in the labour market must be made a priority. This can be achieved both quantitatively, by raising the percentage of Bahrainisation, and qualitatively, by ensuring that a greater number of Bahrainis hold leadership positions,” explains Mr. Al-Jishi. He believes that Bahrain stands out in the region due to its long-standing tradition of cultivating highly-skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the Kingdom’s economic development and diversification efforts. Bahrain’s banking sector, which has thrived since the 1970s, and major industrial companies like Alba and GPIC are examples of this. “Bahraini training institutes effectively enhance the qualifications and capabilities of the national workforce. This entails facilitating their efforts to further elevate the quality of their training programmes, while fostering greater collaboration among relevant authorities including the Ministry of Labour, the Quality Assurance Authority, and Tamkeen,” he concludes.
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