Executives of the Association of Professional Party Organisers and Event Managers of Nigeria (APPOEMN), special guests and participants at the Beyond the tray training programme held recently.
The saying that a successful event does not end at the planning stage and that the true mark of professionalism lies in the execution and actualisation of that vision holds.
It goes without doubt that waiters remain one of the most essential touch points within the event and hospitality industry. It is therefore in recognition of this fact that the Association of Professional Party Organisers and Event Managers of Nigeria (APPOEMN) put together a conference that brought together over 1,000 waiters in Lagos, Nigeria, not only to celebrate their invaluable contributions but also to refine their hospitality skills and reinforce the dignity, professionalism, and excellence required within the profession.
The training with the theme ‘Beyond the Tray: The Power Behind Service was put together by the association to commemorate International Waiters’ Day.
Speaking at its training and empowerment session, Babatunde Olawuyi, vice president of APPOEMN, said that there is a need to recognise waiters and service personnel as critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s hospitality industry, adding that their roles go beyond merely serving guests on occasions.
