How can you find innovative ways for hotels to create and sustain a learning culture that not only enhances individual and team performance but also contributes to the overall success of the hotel?
At IHG, we're committed to helping our team members grow by developing their skills in their current roles and preparing them for future opportunities – we call this our ‘Room to Belong’ promise.
We recognise that our industry is changing, and that the new talent pool may be lacking prior hospitality experience. Moreover, offering flexible schedules and holistic wellbeing support is the new norm for employer. Our guest demands are also changing with the times, but what’s not changes is their high expectations from IHG Hotels & Resorts and the guest experience we deliver in our properties. It is then crucial that we adapt our current ways of working and delivering learning to attract and keep talented individuals who will find that we have plenty of room to grow while we also grow our business and deliver on our purpose of True Hospitality for Good.
At IHG we know learning is a way of life. We believe in continuous learning, which goes beyond formal training to include coaching, mentoring, shadowing, and on-the-job learning. We value a culture where making mistakes is seen as a chance to learn.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.
With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a further 1,800 in the development pipeline.
Are you ready for the challenge?
Participants must be of legal age (18 or older) and either a student or under 26 years old. Participation is free of charge.
Not necessarly. However, each member must be eligible to the competition by respecting the age limit and status.
No! All students, regardless of their school, or people under the age of 26 are welcome to take part in the competition.
Yes. You can apply to multiple projects if several appeal to you and you can't decide!
All documents (audio included) and communication are in English only.
Results will be shared with you by the latest on April 10th, 2024. Finalist groups will all compete in the final in Paris and receive diplomas. Once the finalists are announced, you can book your tickets to attend the Grand Finale on May 29th, 2024, in Paris in the InterContinental Paris Le Grand 5* hotel.
Finalist teams will present their project in a 15-minute video meeting to the Challenger Jury, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session.
Results will be announced live during the Young Talent Awards Big Finale ceremony in Paris on the 29 May, 2024.