Saudi citizens are our main asset: Inayat Ramjean
Inayat Ramjean, director of business development of the Jeddah Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria Jeddah — Qasr Al Sharq, has been awarded the Circle of Excellence for Commercial Excellence out of 58 other countries across Europe, Africa, and Middle East.
“I am honored to have received this award but it is overshadowed by my exhilaration of knowing that this award is won in Saudi Arabia among 58 other countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa,” he said.
“Hilton is an iconic brand in hospitality on a global scale with an unmatched portfolio of high quality services and a reputation for operational excellence. It is the most acknowledged name in the industry with its commitment in authentic hospitality. Such recognition requires not only brand heritage but a team of talented individuals. Winning the award for commercial excellence is the achievement of the Jeddah Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria Jeddah — Qasr Al Sharq team collectively.”
According to Ramjean, the most valuable resources for an organization are its human assets.
“Saudi citizens are our main asset. Since Saudi Arabia has already reignited the growth engine, under the vision of Prince Mohamed bin Salman, with the Saudi Vision 2030, productive employment of the population with an improved standard of living is a viable expectation,” he said.
Elaborating on his role, Ramjean said it is about managing processes and activities that encompass analytical preparation, implementation planning, and identifying growth opportunities. “From top level perspective, it is about achieving financial goals, long-term growth, and maintaining the brands and the image perception of the properties,” he said.
Asked about his outlook of the tourism and hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia, Ramjean said: “The outlook for travel and tourism remains robust, despite economic volatility in the wider market. The sector’s contribution to GDP growth is expected to accelerate and outpace the growth of the wider economy, and this applies to Saudi Arabia as well.”
He added: “Saudi Arabia is transforming from an oil-based economy to a more diverse one using human capital, which includes tourism, finance, manufacturing, and advanced technology. The nation has spent the last decades successfully paving the road for such a diverse economy, full credit goes to a stable political system and a strong social safety net.”