Sandals Grande Resort has concluded its third cycle of the annual Hospitality
Training Programme (HTP), with 25 trainees successfully obtaining their
certificates of completion.
Hospitality Management student enrolled at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality
Training Institute (ABHTI), Tracy Ann Peck, was recognized as the top participant
in this recent cohort. Peck, who was attached primarily to the communications
division also trained in the housekeeping and cost control departments, during her
10-week stint at the resort.
“Tracy Ann was a pleasure to work with and her general disposition and attitude
towards her work assignments were nothing short of an experienced professional.
She was meticulous in her duties and driven, despite challenging situations from
time to time,” shared Sandals Public Relations Manager Leon Norville.
Other trainees who received special tokens and prizes during this cohort included
Lawrence Clarke Jr. and Kemet Morson.
The Sandals Hospitality Training Programme, now in its 15th year has afforded
approximately 1,600 young Antiguans the opportunity to sharpen their skills in the
tourism industry through in-depth training at the region’s largest hotel chain.
Meanwhile, Four team members at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa are set
to bolster their leadership development skills, after successfully being selected to
pursue a fully-funded Diploma in Hospitality Leadership at Florida International
University in collaboration with Sandals Corporate University.
They are Club Sandals Supervisors, Je’Mel Francis and Ieasha Tuitt, Sous Chef
Juleen Rose and Assistant Weddings Manager, Meria Govia.
