With the Oman Ministry of Tourism’s goal of creating 500,000 jobs in the hospitality sector by 2040, Six Senses Zighy Bay is redoubling efforts to create job opportunities, and support for careers, as well as partnering with businesses that directly support Omani enterprise, such as suppliers, farms and artisans.
Created to resemble an Omani village, the mountain-based resort enjoys views of the dramatic Hajar Mountains and the azure waters of Zighy Bay, in a spectacular isolated location in Oman’s Musandam Peninsula. Combining contemporary and traditional Omani architecture, the collection of one-bedroom villas, duplex two-bedroom villas, The Retreat and Beit Musandam – The Private Reserve each come with a private pool, 24-hour Guest Experience Makers (GEM) service and most are designed with an Arabian Summerhouse.
Aaron McGrath, the resort’s General Manager said, “People come to Oman to experience the country, which includes interacting and meeting nationals who are better placed to explain the history and culture, as well as providing the most in-depth knowledge on the country. We’re proud of our Omani team members, who’ve embraced their roles as our ambassadors, but as outlined by the Director General at Oman’s Ministry of Tourism, we have a clearly defined and structured road map towards the country’s goals for 2040, which includes growing our national workforce, across the resorts, from food & beverage, sports & activities, front of house, management and wellness.”
Six Senses Zighy Bay’s Director of HR, Adil Al Lawati, an Omani national, has been charged with driving the resort’s Omanisation program, and is eager to see Oman’s tourism industry grow: “Hospitality is an Arabian tradition, it’s part of our heritage to care for our visitors, and ensuring that our team here understands the Omani culture is incredibly important. At Six Senses Zighy Bay we’ve put in place a program of development and career progression, as we grow our own team members within the resort; the aim is to develop their careers as hospitality specialists, rather than just having a job. We continually monitor their progress, provide training and language development classes, and our nationals now cover a number of roles in the resort, from stewarding, transportation, to public relations and security.”
The resort is also conscious of ensuring that their supplier network, as much as possible, supports the Omani economy. While they move to a more self-sufficient stance in terms of produce and livestock, having developed a farm close to the resort, a number of other elements provided through the resort are made locally. Artisanal products sold in the resorts’ gift shop, as well as jewellery, fragrance and clothing are all sourced from Omani manufacturers, further communicating the country’s traditions and culture.
“It is part of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas brand ethos to be a pillar in the community, and to immerse itself in local surroundings, while providing the brand’s signature look and feel, and we’re working incredibly hard to ensure that we deliver on that promise,” asserted McGrath. “We’re focused on contributing to Oman’s tourism multiplier effect, and ensuring that industries in the country continue to grow and diversify, in line with hospitality.”
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About Six Senses Zighy Bay
Six Senses Zighy Bay is located on the northern Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman. The setting of 82 village-inspired pool villas is a spectacular bay, guarded by the dramatic Hajar Mountains and private sandy beach.
Guests have a diverse selection of memorable dining experiences from Sense on the Edge, a contemporary fine dining with spectacular views, to regional specialties at the Shua Shack and Spice Market, a Wine Cellar, a Wine Tower or Dining Beyond the Bay at one of the private sandbank. For a change of pace, in-villa dining is an intimate and most enjoyable experience, which GEMs (guest experience makers) will be pleased to arrange.
Adventures start with an adrenaline-charged paraglide arrival into Zighy Bay which provides guests with a birds-eye view of the resort’s dramatic setting and breathtaking scenery. Dhow cruises, trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing and customized tours await active guests and those who prefer to sit back and relax, they can take in the rich and vibrant culture of the destination at their own pace.
Six Senses Spa Zighy Bay is a refuge for mind and body, a sanctuary of ultimate well-being committed to delivering integrated wellness experiences. The spa combines peace, tranquility, fitness and health with ancient and modern holistic treatments from expert in-house and visiting practitioners.
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas operates 11 resorts and 31 spas in 20 countries under the brand names Six Senses, Evason and Six Senses Spas.
Six Senses resorts are set in locations of incredible natural beauty that will stop you in your tracks, and an uncompromising level of service that will stay with you long after you’ve left. Each property has a distinctive personality, but shares a commitment to community, sustainability, wellness and design. This award-winning approach extends to new openings, including the urban concept premiering in New York in 2019.
Six Senses Spas incorporate local healing traditions with holistic rejuvenation treatments administered under the guidance of expert therapists and visiting practitioners. They constantly explore and rethink the typical spa model to offer pioneering wellness, not only in all resort spas, but also in standalone spas in prestigious hotels and premier class lounges.
Evason properties continue the philosophy to protect their natural environments and cultures. Family friendly, these properties also provide a strong value focus, while offering a vast array of personal guest experiences.
For further information, please contact:
Mohga Hassib
PR Account Executive
TCApr on behalf of Six Senses Zighy Bay
M +971524505277
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