Mandarin Orchard Singapore bags top spot for hotel category at the PATA Productivity Story 2011 Competition
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Mandarin Orchard Singapore bags top spot for hotel category at the PATA Productivity Story 2011 Competition
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Category: Asia Pacific - Singapore - Events -
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-12-06
Mandarin Orchard Singapore emerged the overall champion in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Productivity Story 2011 competition.
The PATA Singapore Chapter and Workforce Development Agency (WDA) jointly organised the second instalment of the “Our Productivity Story” competition as part of national efforts to promote the adoption of productivity initiatives amongst companies. This year’s competition has expanded to include entries from three categories including hotels, travel agents and other tourism sectors. The competition saw a total of 58 entries, from which a panel of distinguished judges shortlisted 6 finalists including Mandarin Orchard Singapore amongst others.
Up against giants in the tourism industry and after rigorous rounds of judging including putting together the productivity story into a motivating video for public voting, Mandarin Orchard Singapore won the top spot in the hotel category.
“We are immensely pleased with the recognition as it clearly marks the success of our productivity campaign pioneered at iconic Mandarin Orchard Singapore. Moving forward, our best practices for optimum productivity will be implemented across other properties under Meritus Hotels & Resorts,” says Mr Michael Sengol, Chief Executive Officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts. He adds, “The winning formula is simple: At Meritus, we believe that a happy staff is a productive staff.”
About Mandarin Orchard Singapore, by Meritus
Home of Asian grace, warmth and care.
Established in 1971, Mandarin Orchard Singapore is a veritable icon in the local hospitality industry, embodying rich Oriental charm. Its prominent location in the heart of the world-renowned shopping belt of Orchard Road makes it the preferred hotel of choice for many visitors. Boasting some 1,051 lavish guest rooms, each a harmonious blend of comfort and contemporary elegance, they are equipped with broadband Internet access, comprehensive amenities and a panoramic view of the city from the higher floors.
A smorgasbord of food and beverage offerings is available throughout the hotel. These include awardwinning cuisines from Chatterbox, home of the Mandarin Chicken Rice; Mandarin Court Chinese Restaurant; Triple Three, an international buffet restaurant; Coffee & Crust, a café serving tempting cakes, pastries and coffee from illy; and Bar on 5, a chill-out bar five floors above Orchard Road. The hotel also offers expansive meeting and function facilities, as well as advanced audio-visual equipment and intelligent lighting systems, making it the ideal choice for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore is part of Meritus Hotels & Resorts, a luxury brand that prides itself in offering the finest hospitality for both the business and leisure traveller, with a focus on delivering the brand’s signature Asian grace, warmth, and care.
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