ANTIGUA & BARBUDA HOTELS & TOURISM ASSOCIATION

The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association presented its 3^rd edition of the Professional Learning Series in March - April 2023 with three courses: Executive & Supervisor Housekeeping Certification Course (March 7^th & 8^th), Wedding Planner Consultant & Coordinator Certification Course (April 5^th & 6^th) and Purchasing & Cost Control Management Certification Course (April 18^th & 19^th).

Executive & Supervisor Housekeeping Certification Course

The two-day Executive & Supervisor Housekeeping Certification Course facilitated by Ms. Patricia Tully focused on Executive Housekeepers and Supervisors in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and leadership capabilities! Topics were covered on work ethics, budgeting, the role of the housekeeping department, Professionalism and more.

Wedding Planner Consultant & Coordinator Certification Course  

The Wedding Planner Course was facilitated by Ms. Danielle Andrews, co-founder of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC). Danielle has over 30 years of experience in the Wedding business and has also conducted Wedding co-ordinator and Design & Event planner workshops in many countries, such Turkey, UK, USA, South America, Greece, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda etc. This course presented the opportunity for participants to learn the art of being a successful Wedding Co-ordinator and Consultant. 

Purchasing & Cost Control Management Certification Course 

The Purchasing & Cost Control Management Course facilitated by Shabera Jacobs, taught business professionals within the service industry about food, beverage, labour and other cost control standards and standard procedures relating to the food service operations. This course also informed participants on the methods and procedures required to guard against excessive costs and to maximize profit within a business.