KUWAIT: 'TooMooH'
which translates as 'Ambition' is a comprehensive, four tier, national
development program focusing on the career advancement of fresh graduates,
executives and leaders was launched recently in Kuwait by Millennium Hotels and
Resorts, MEA. The program aims to integrate GCC nationals into the booming
hospitality sector and boost their presence in the job market. The internship
development program was recently launched in Saudi Arabia, Oman and UAE.

A press
conference was held at Millennium Hotel and Convention Center to officially
kick off the program in the country. Officials from Millennium Hotel and
Convention Center, Copthorne Kuwait City, Al-Jahra Copthorne Hotel and Resort, Millennium
Hotels and Resorts MEA, government officials and the media attended the
presentation.

As quoted by Ali
Hamad Lakhraim Alzaabi, President of Millennium Hotel and Resorts MEA, "By
launching TooMooH Development Program in Kuwait we have taken a progressive
step to ensure the development journey of all the participants towards their
career aspirations, area strengths and development are without limitations.
This also demonstrates that we are committed to moving towards job creation and
retaining national colleagues."

Ahmed Serafi,
General Manager, Millennium Hotel and Convention Center, said, "With the
TooMooH program, we want to encourage Kuwaiti nationals to join the hospitality
industry and contribute to the development of the tourism sector. Kuwait's
hospitality industry is geared towards massive growth within the next five
years so we must attract Kuwaiti nationals into pursuing and developing a
career within this sector."

According to
Alpen Capital's latest report on GCC Hospitality Industry 2018, Kuwait's
hospitality market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1 percent (2017-2022) to
$0.4 billion by 2022. International tourist visits are expected to grow at a
5-year CAGR of 4.4 percent to 0.5 million whereas the hotel supply is expected to
grow at a 5-year CAGR of 4.4 percent to approximately 10,112 hotel rooms.

Kuwait aims to
attract 440,000 visitors by 2024 along with earmarking $1 billion to promote
the country during that period. The Government is actively diversifying from
the oil-based economy and making substantial investments in the hospitality and
tourism sector to boost its economy. A number of projects are expected to share
the multi-billion dollar development budget such as the expansion of Kuwait
International Airport which is expected to reach a handling capacity of 25
million passengers annually by 2025 along with Madinat Al-Hareer (Silk City)
and Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Islamic Center.

As part of the
initiative, the hotels in Kuwait will partner with the Labour Office and the
Ministry of Commerce to spread the message about the program. All trainees will
receive comprehensive hands-on training in different aspects of the hospitality
business so that they can join the industry, build a career and take up
leadership roles.

Commenting on the
'TooMooh' program, Hamed Elbata, Hotel Manager, Al-Jahra Copthorne Hotel and
Resort, "We encourage Kuwaiti Nationals to join this program that will
enhance their skills and knowledge of the industry, so they can contribute to
the economy of their country." "The TooMooh initiative reflects the
vision of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA to have an active role in the
inclusion and development of GCC nationals in the region's flourishing
hospitality industry.

With proper
training, grooming and mentoring of local talents, we could change the
landscape and help create more jobs for Kuwaiti nationals and help them become
leaders of the tourism industry," said Alaa Salim, General Manager,
Copthorne Kuwait City. At Millennium Hotels and Resorts, MEA, we welcome all
our national colleagues to be a part of this program and work towards their
professional career progression.