No more disappointing photos.
Have you ever found that perfect shot in Abu Dhabi but are left with the disappointment that all you can capture is a selfie?
Well those disappointing days will become a thing of the past when you visit a Hilton hotel in Abu Dhabi with the launch of the world’s first Waitographer programme in the UAE.
At the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers and Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, waiting staff will be trained in smartphone photography so they can record guests’ celebrations with sharp, colourful and vibrant images that display the correct composition.
Training the staff to catch those perfect moments will be renowned Middle East photographer Roger Moukarzel who will guide staff through workshops to hone their snap taking skills and upon completion of their training, each member of staff will receive a certificate and badge so you can identify them when you need that important pic to be taken.
Speaking on the new initiative Vice President of Marketing and Loyalty, International, at Hilton, Gurmej Bahia said: “We all love to take photos when we’re with friends and family to capture the memories we are making.
“However, nine times out of 10, the picture has to omit one person so they can take it or we attempt a selfie, which doesn’t always work, or we ask for a waiter or a random passer-by to take the photo for us.
“The Waitographer programme will enhance our guests’ experiences at Hilton and help them to save all their treasured memories.”
Emma Banks, Vice President, F&B Strategy & Development, Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Hilton said the scheme will not only upgrade the service Hilton staff can provide guests but will also be another way to empower and upskill their team members.
The Waitographer programme is up and running with almost 100 Hilton team members having already passed through Moukarzel’s photography workshop with more scheduled to receive their training soon.
After launching in the UAE, the Waitographer workshops will roll out across the Hilton portfolio around the world via online training courses – helping guests create and capture new memories.
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