29 August 2011 - Mussanah, Oman: Millennium Resort Mussanah, part of the Millennium & Copthorne Hotel group, has promoted Amur Al Habsi to Sales Executive in charge of government business  and devised a twelve-month training programme for him as part of its mission to invest in local talent.

The young Omani joined Millennium Resort Mussanah earlier this year as a receptionist in Front Office but he quickly impressed the management with his talent and attitude. Recognising Amur's potential, interest and ambition in hospitality management, the hotel decided to promote him and nourish his talent in the Sales & Marketing department.

Didier Coeln, General Manager of Millennium Resort Mussanah said:

"Amur is an impressive young man whose previous experience has shown the characteristics that we are looking for: determination, professionalism, service excellence and an insatiable desire to learn and grow. As a hotel, we are committed to investing in local Omani talent and providing the opportunities for professional growth. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Amur on his new position - we are sure that he has a bright future ahead with Millennium Resort Mussanah."

Amur began his hospitality career as a Bell Boy at The Chedi and in Housekeeping at the Al Bustan Palace before completing a three-year course in Hospitality Management at Sunway University College, Malaysia in 2010.

Commenting on his new position, Amur Al Habsi said:

"I am really grateful for the opportunity that Millennium Resort Mussanah has given me and the confidence they have in my abilities. I am looking forward to a long career with Millennium & Copthorne hotels."

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About Millennium & Copthorne
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc is one of the world's largest hotel companies with more than 120 owned and managed hotels across Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and the Middle East and North Africa. The group has a portfolio of brands which serve different market segments, representing quality and value in every class. In MENA, Millennium & Copthorne operates 12 hotels and 52 new hotels over the next 5 years. With the motto "you are the centre of our world", Millennium & Copthorne is committed to a customer-centric philosophy while ensuring returns for investors and owners.

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