
New Zealand wins the AICR David Campbell Trophy International Receptionist of the year competition in Cannes France.
Eve Stacey from the Intercontinental Hotel Wellington competed in the AICR International Receptionist of the Year competition against candidates from Estonia, Australia, Paris, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Dubai, Cote d’Azur, Singapore, Czech Republic, Germany and the United Kingdom, and took first place.
The annual competition was launched in 1995 with the objective as a training tool for the younger generation and the future AICR and the Hospitality Industry, with the emphasis on “Amicale” (Friendly).
The format of the competition is that each candidate undertakes an in-depth interview with a panel of five judges, as well as a challenging role play with a scenario that tests the candidates’ knowledge, skills and personality to the limit.