Í ndEX · Message from the AMResorts & UVC President · Our philosophy
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·A day in the life of an Entertainment ASSISTANT 23
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. Outstanding EMPLOYEES . AMR News
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· Events in January and February 31 · Grooming STANDARS 32
. Awards, acknowledgements and certifications 9 . Birthdays
11 . GETTING TO KNOW: ROD GAHR 14 . Sports Activities 16 . PERSONAL FINANCES 18 . OUTSTANDING training
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34 · Host City: Puerto Plata 35 · Beauty tips 37 . Hotels table 38 . Think, act and work safe
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General Editor: Luis I. Hernández R. Deputy Editor: Carla Macías Special Collaboration: Rubén Caraballo, Teresa Torres, Ambar Then, Miguel Galeana. Art Editor: Delia Kaiten
On Front Page:
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FAMILy We live in a time of transformation, innovation, and growth. It is with great satisfaction that we announce the increase in number of the hotels we operate under our brands. They are located in destinations where we already have a presence, and we will keep venturing into new destinations as well. Mexico will continue spearheading our growth.
I TRUST THAT WE ARE AT STATURE OF THIS NEW CHALLENGE AND OF THOSE WHO ARE TO COME
I share with you our next resort openings: Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa, Now Emerald Cancun Resort & Spa and Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa, which will become part of the great AMResorts family.
I am also pleased to announce that we will diversify our brands. As we know, there are always new market opportunities, which allow us to differentiate ourselves from other brands and continue to grow at each destination.
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa
605
Now Emerald CancĂşn Resort & Spa
427
Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort & Spa
360
These hotels bring new opportunities to grow internally, to highlight our values as a leading company and as employees, to share our warmth and refine service that define our brands.
Gonzalo del PeĂłn PRESIDENT OF AMResorts & UVC
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Staff members of DREPB with their AMPassport
Passion for what we do, BRERC
WORK TEAM, SUPOP
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We are proud of being host and of our highest standards, ZOAPC
Staff members wearing their AMPasport DRESC
Our smile and greet are the best presentation card, RKGLC
We proovide an excellent service through our acts.
offering personalized service to our guests.
Value: Warm & Joyful service, BRCLS
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At AMResorts we acknowledge the work of our team.
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Edy Contreras,
Employee of the month Jan
Yesenia Pérez,
Mayela Rosas,
Employee of the month Jan
Pedro Segovia,
María Hernández,
Employee of the month Feb
Francisco May,
Employee of the month Jan Employee of the month Jan Supervisor of the bimester
Irma Hernández,
Employee of the month Jan
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Fernanda Alarcón,
Employee of the month Jan
Their responsibility, initiative, cooperation, positive attitude, discipline and knowledge of their experience distinguish them.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Ximena Pérez,
Employee of the month Feb
Nicolás Alvaro,
Abel Gongora,
Amara Franco,
Employee of the month Feb Employee of the month Feb
Miguel Cortéz,
Employee of the month Feb
Benjamín de Jesús,
Employee of the month Feb
Barbara Hastings,
Supervisor of the bimester
Mejor colaboradora Ene
Adriana V. Delgadillo Employee of the month Jan
César Gómez,
Supervisor of the bimester
Agustín Sandova
Employee of the month Feb
José Tavarez,
Employee of the month Feb
Ralston Gordon,
Employee of the month Feb
Adriana L. Torres
Employee of the month Jan-Feb
Esteban Peña,
Employee of the month Jan
Zorayda Peña,
Employee of the month Jan
Pedro Marrujo,
Beverly Vassel,
Supervisor of the year
Gabriel Gómez,
Employee of the month Jan
María Gil,
Employee of the month Jan
Ana González,
Employee of the month Feb
Ilse Morlet,
Employee of the month Jan
Shreene Richards, Employee of the year
Shermaine Brown,
Mario Morales,
Edith Chino,
Martha Reyes,
Employee of the month Jan
Employee of the month Feb Employee of the month Feb
Jorge Ruiz,
Otilio Alonso,
Supervisor of the bimester
Erika Rea,
Employee of the year
Supervisor of the bimester
Hector Rodríguez,
Employee of the bimester
Employee of the month
Employee of the month
Latoya Dias-Ferguson,
Employee of the year
Rosalba Pérez,
Erick Montejo,
Alejandro Belman,
Employee of the month Jan
Manuel Chan,
Supervisor of the bimester
Xinia Aguirre,
Ana López,
David Hérnandez,
Supervisor of the bimester
Supervisor of the month, Jan
Miriam Rosaldo,
Employee of the bimester
Employee of the month Jan
Employee of the month
Floresita Torres,
Employee of the month Feb
Supervisor of the bimester
Jeffrey Jiménez,
Esther Sánchez,
Supervisor of the month Feb
Employee of the month Jan
Gabriel Mora,
Employee of the month Feb
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AMResorts is landing in Acapulco
The Grand Acapulco Hotel & Convention Center located on the Costera Miguel Aleman, will be remodeled to become the Dreams Acapulco Resort & Spa. The hotel will have suites, seven restaurants, a spa, four bars and lounges. This Hotel will offer the Unlimited-Luxury concept.
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The first stone of Breathless Cancun Resort & Spa is placed:
Goverment authorities, managers of ALG and AMResorts laid the first stone of what will be the hotel Breathless Cancun Resort & Spa. The hotel will have 420 rooms and suites. It is scheduled to open for the summer of 2021.
9th ANNIVERSARY, NOJRC
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIFTH DREPB HOUSE BEGINS Thrilled to announce, the Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana family celebrates the joy of starting the construction of the fifth DREPB house. On this occasion, Thelma Arelis Rosado is the outstanding who will receive this beautiful house. Thelma has worked for 6 years as a housekeeper at the hotel, and now together with her children and grandchildren, she will be able to enjoy a completely new and furnished house.
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THE AMRESORTS PORTFOLIO
GROWS IN THE MEXICO – CARIbBEAN REGION
The company has announced two new resort brand management agreements as part of the partnership with Oasis Hotels and Resorts.
The former Grand Oasis Sens hotel will become the Now Emerald Cancun, with 427 rooms and the old Grand Oasis Tulum will be relaunched as the Sunscape Akumal Beach Resort and Spa, with a total of 360 rooms.
Daycare center: Little Dream
The hotel Dreams Los Cabos Suites, Golf, Resort & Spa inaugurates a space for learning and entertainment for the children of employees. There they can perform various artcarfts, sports, as well as cultural and environmental activities. The objective is to help them develop their social skills and strengthen their awareness to care for the environment and live up to the AMResorts values. The daycare center currently has 20 children enrolled. They arrive every weekend and are always excited to learn about the work that their parents do at the hotel and to spend an unforgettable learning day.
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It is worthwhile to acknowledge the enormous work that hotels have done to achieve a significant reduction in energy consumption per guest. The Maintenance teams of each hotel set out to save energy 3% at the beginning of last year, but thanks to their joint effort, they have managed to save more than 5% by applying effective energy savings techniques and plans tailor-made for each hotel. “With this effort, we have preserve the emission of approximately 12,000 tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the work than more than 200,000 trees do”. Stated Miguel Galeana, Corporate Director of Engineering.
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Awarding of a car to the best SESMB Staff Member, Shreene Richards
Rainforest Certification, SUNPV
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Public Recognition to waiters and bartenders, DREHU
Crystal Room Check Certificate, DRERC Acknowledgement to the protection and conservation of the marine turtle, BRERC
BEST #3 Best Hotel in Curacao by People Choice Amigo Express, SUCUR
Holiday Check 2019 recognition, SUPOP
TRAVVY Awards for DRERC. Best 2019 All Inclusive Resort
Crystal Room Check Certificate, SECRC
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REGIONAL MAINTENANCE MEETING IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC In February, the Regional Maintenance meeting was held and hosted the maintenance managers, the assitant managers and the mp9 from the different hotels in the region. Talks were delivered in regards to the enrgy and water saving plan for 2019. The meeting was lead by the FP CEPM and the Energy management presentation.
Maintenance team in Dominican Republic
Search and rescue brigade certification, SESRC
Quality service training, SUDIX
How to manage guest complaints trainings, SEVCU
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Customer Service Training, SESMB
Food safety training, DRELM
Affordable tourism and dignifying treatment, ZOAPC
Passion for what we do, DREPB
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Babysitters certification, NOSRC
Prevention of alcoholism and drugs addiction , SECRC
Several courses graduation, SUCUR
Etichs in alcohol comsuption and service, DREPM & SECPM
Stress Management, DREHU
Crime prevention and suspcious activities , SEARM Positive mental attitude, ZVRIM
Leadership training, BRCSL
Mind mapping for CE AND CO, SECHU Training is key to the hotels continuos development within the hotels. It provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to achieve your goals. At AMResorts, we are interested in your professional growth so your goal is our own.
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Legionella training course, DRERC
Industrial safety procedures DRELC
Thalasso Services, ZOPDB
Teambuilding housekepping, SUNPV
High quality service, RGKCU Wetlands and protected natural areas, SEACZ & SUSCZ
Pediatric emergencies, DREPM
Leadership for maintenance supervisors, SECCC MP9 Software, SEPLC 13
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Rod Gahr orporate Director of Entertainment at AMResorts for 14 years. He is responsible for having implemented an ambitious and creative entertainment program throughout the Company that revolutionized the hotel entertainment industry. Pioneer in AMResorts, he was GM of three hotels of the Sunscape brand. His passport has more stamps than anyone in AMResorts.
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Could you tell us briefly about your career? RG: I started working as a waiter in a luxury golf resort when I was in high school and was mentored by one of the CEO’s of VRI International which allowed me full hands on training in the area of F & B, after High School, I was promoted and transferred to Breckenridge ski resort where I worked my way up to F & B Director of the exclusive Manor Vail Lodge. There I was recruited by Pacific Islands Club to join their team on the tiny island nation of Micronesia in the South Pacific. While working as F&B Director of PIC Guam a 900 room luxury resort, I met the owners of Allegro Resorts and joined Allegro on their new property in Ko Phi Phi Thailand, and then became part of their Corporate Opening team working in 9 different countries in various positions over the next 8 years around the world. Finally in 2001 I had the chance meeting with Alex Zozaya, while working as General Manager of the Allegro Nuevo Vallarta, to become part of a new resort company he was starting, and the rest, well the rest in an 18 year ride on a rocketship!!!! What do you think has been the most satisfying aspects of your current job? RG: Absolutely far and above! Working with my team, watching them grow, mature, and create magical experiences that break the mold of the industry, I’m so proud to have been a part of an amazing family of colleagues and as I always say #PROUDBOSS Tell us about the most challenging moment in your life and how you pulled, or are pulling, yourself out of it? RG: In 1990 I experienced a catastrophic accident while hiking outside of Seattle which required months of hospitalization and 2 years of learning how to walk again and recover, it was an extremely difficult 2 years involving 9 surgeries and proving every Doctor wrong when they told me I’d never walk again!
What's the hardest decision you've made so far? RG: Ask me again in a year….. You have been part of AMResorts since the beginning. How do you envision the future of our company?
RG:Continuing to become Worldwide global leaders and continuing to break the rules and set the bar higher daily!!! You are a person who is appreciated and respected in our company. What are the qualities that a good leader should have?
RG: First and foremost, appreciation and recognition of the team members! I have always believed that how you treat your people sets the tone in how they will treat their teams as we all grow & mature and most importantly I believe that honesty is probably the most important aspect of being a good leader. When you are honest with the people whom you work with, there is never room for error or misunderstanding. You might not always like what you’re being told or telling somebody, but at least everyone knows exactly where you and they stand.
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If you have to describe AMResorts in three words, or with a phrase, what would you say?
Catch us if you can!
I dare you!
Native Country: United States. Favorite type of food: Chicken and rice, NO NOT HAMBURGERS!
Favorite sport activity: Snorkeling, hiking. What are your main interests outside of the office: Photography, Exploring the most remote places I can find on my own, getting lost, writing and meeting new people. Person of the history that admires and why: Donald Trump! Again, I’m honest! I think he truly is trying to make a difference in the world. Favorite book: “IT” by Stephen King. Favorite movie: “As Good as it Gets” with Jack Nicholson.
If you weren´t Entertainment Director in AMResorts, what would you do? Travel Photo Journalist.
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S SPORTS
Jade Circuit, NOJRC
Internal soccer tournament, SEVCU
Internal soccer tournament, DREPM
Internal soccer tournament, NOSRC
Internal soccer tournament, DREPM
Internal soccer tournament, SEARM
Zanate path walk, DREHU & SECHU
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Beach Volleyball game, RKGLC
Softball game, DREPB
Archery tournament, DRERC
Beach Volleyball game, RKGNV
Friendship tournament, SEACZ & SUSCZ
Softball game, SECCC Lose to win, BRERC
Equipo de Softbol, SUPOP
Beach volleyball game, BRCSL
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Personal Finances
in vest!
In this article, we are goning talk about personal finance. We will speak specifically of certain criteria that usually escapes us in our planning, or those things we do not do, simply because we don't know how much they can help us.
Several authors recommend that an emergency fund should be equal to 3 months of your expenses. Others suggest 4 months, and some even more conservative authors recommend 6 months. You can decide which scenario feels more suitable and safe for you. •Avoid higher-interest loans. As a reference point, the following are the interest rates in the Dominican Republic:ana: 1. Interest rate on credit cards: 60% per year.
2. Interest rate on personal loans: 15-20% per year.
3. Interest rate on a mortgage loan: 9-13% per year.
4. Interest rate through informal lenders: 240% per year.
Here are some tips to keep control and improve our finances. •Establish a budget: how do we know how much we can spend if we don´t know the total income we have? One of the first steps in controlling our finances is to do an exercise to become aware of what we have, what we want, and what we can afford. •Do not forget annual expenses: annual expenses such as renewal of vehicle insurance, tuition fees, etc. These are examples of disbursements that we make annually, mid-year or quarterly. It Is common to not notice what expenses of this nature are left out of a budget, and how this could lead us to debt. •Check your credit history regularly: Here you can detect if you have a record of a debt that does not belong to you, and if so, you can rectify the situation. •Establish an emergency fund: extremely important! The reality is that there are situations that we can not predict or plan in our budgets, such as medical emergencies, the loss of a job, etc. These type of events can at some point affect us in life. This is why it is necessary to establish an emergency fund.
•INVEST! To invest we do not have to count on a giant sum of money. For example, once we have established an emergency fund, we can choose to place it in an investment fund, take out a financial certificate, approach a broker and see the different products they offer. One thing is clear, having the money in a bank account, or kept under the mattress of the bed, does not generate interest in our favor. With this, we can conclude that financing through credit cards as well as through informal lenders, is a terrible decision. Something important to note is that the credit cards apply the interest to the amount used, not the amount owed, for example, if we had expenses in the month for $ 5,000 and pay $ 3,000, only subtracting to pay $ 2,000, the 60% interest is applied on the $ 5,000 not on the amount of $ 2,000. I hope these tips will bring forth more personal finance experts and of course large investment ones as well.
Ambar Then General Controller DREDL
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AMRESORTS IN YOUR
We make a living with what we receive, but we make a life with what we give "John Maxwell”
Community
Donation to communities, SECRC
Croqueton Campaign, SEMRC Linen donation, BRERC
Jugeton Campaign, NOJRC
Bottle caps donation to the Children’s Anticancer alliance, SEACZ & SUSCZ
Linen donation to the fire brigade, SUPOP
Toys donation, DRELC DRETU Toys donation, NOSRC
Toys donation, ZOPDB
Delivery of school supplies, DRELM
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Donate a toy, gift a smile campaign, DREHU & SECHU
Delivery of school supplies to the Cabeza de Toro school, DREPB
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN...
Entertainment Assistant Entertainment Assistant are responsible for coordinating, programming, and developing the activities of the entertainment program that takes place every day at the hotel. They ma ke sure that all activities are compliant with the standards of the Company. They work along with the Core Zone team, Explorer club, audiovisual team, and the Scenography departments.
Berenice Vargas, DREPA
I am living my dream because, in this job, I discovered that I do not sell dreams, but I do help make them happen! I love leaving an emotional mark on our guest's memory, while helping them enjoy their stay to their fullest!
AnahĂ Quiroz, SESRC
Marco Antonio Tun, DREPM
Ricardo Cabezudt, BRCSL
Being an Entertainment Assistant is synonymous of fun and guidance. I keep meeting new people, making friends, and supporting them in their personal goals. I am fully involved in new challenges and new ways to generate unforgettable moments for everyone. Especially for me.
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Francisco Peguero, DREPB
I make sure scheduled activities are fulfilled at the right time and place, as well as ensuring the theme is correct. What an entertainment assistant never should forgot is the following: respect, creativity, positive service attitude, tolance to change, leadership, and empowerment.
Fredo Vizcaino, BRERC
Roberto, SECHU
Being an Entertainment Assistant is for me a great responsibility, a great commitment, and an exciting job.
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Marcelo Chávez, SECPM
I like to observe the work my team memebers do and find out how the best way to provide them feedback. I aim for them to improve every day, while also having fun and enjoying their jobs. As a leader, I consider this to be vital to help enhance their skills and help them grow.
Miguel Castañeda, SEARM
Alejandro Máñez, SUDIX
Teamwork and consistency is the most important thing in our department.
Venesa Blake, SESMB
Alfredo Suรกrez, DREHU
Henisa Edwards, BREMB
Marco Mancilla,SEVCU
From the moment I step through the doors of the hotel, I feel like I am getting on a stage where I can perform a different roles every day. The applause and ovations that we receive, are not only because of the effort and commitment of each one my colleagues, but for the positive impact we bring to our guests.
Marshalee Lalor, SUNMB
Alberto Medina, DREVM
My role has been inspiring in many ways. Along with doing my best to make our guests happy, I also have the opportunity to be an example to my team members, who strive to grow and be in mine, or even in higher positions. I constantly remind myself and my team the following: "Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Sign your work with excellence and you will succeed. 32 EDITION
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Martín Bravo, SUNPV
Rafael Vásquez, SUPOP
Passion for what I do is the main reason and motivation to get up every day and go to work. Entertainment is a way of life, it is a constant quest to generate unforgettable moments for our guests.
Pedro Isidora, SUCUR
Geovanni Noh, NOJRC
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Lucas López, SEPLC
I am convinced that working in the entertainment department, is one of the best jobs that can exist in life. Everything is possible to the extent that you believe that it is possible.
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We do not only provide an excellent service through our activities, but we are also promoters of our hotel services and facilities. We provide service beyond the expectations of our guests.
Entertainment is a way of life
¡Pura Vida! Héctor Montes de Oca, SECRC
The entertainment team is an important link to create unforgettable experiences. "Teamwork is the secret that makes ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.
Yeilin Sánchez, DRELM
My role in the hotel is to lead, motivate, train, teach, and support my team under any circumstances, and of course, bringing them to success in our operations. I strive to motivate them and get them to enjoy their job and consequently satisfy our guests. Pura Vida!
Luis González, NOSRC
Fabian Ortiz, DRESC Paul Can, SEMRC
I am passionate about my work, beacause we achieve our clients satisfaction with smile. That encourage us to improve in all our activities, gifting happiness and unique moments.
Working in the entertainment area, offer us the professional opportunity to shift the mood of all the people crossing my path. Gifting a smile in exchange for a glance, a glance for a laugh, is part of my passion.
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CANDELARIA´S DAY
EVENTS
BRCSL
BRERC
RKGLC
SEPLC SEACZ & SUSCZ
WETLANDS WORLD DAY
2 February
SESRC
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ZOPDB
SUPOP
LIFEGUARDS DAY
DREPC
4 February
DRELM
SUNPV
DRELC
RKGLC
DRERC
SUPER BOWL
3 February
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DRELC
DREPC
VALENTINE’S DAY
DREPM
14 February
SUNPV
SECRC
P PB DD
NOJRC DREHU
love is in the air DRELC
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DRESC
SUDIX
RKGLC
SEARM
ZOPDB
RGKNV
SEPCR
BRERC
SEVCU
SESRC
ZOAPC
SEPLC SU
SEMRC
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ZVRIM
BRCSL
DREPB
DREPM
NOSRC
RGKCU
DREPC
SECCC
SEACZ & SUSCZ
MARDI GRASS
SUDIX
SUCUR
DREPC
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SECPM & DREPM
NOJRC
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INDEPENDENCE celebration
ZOAPC
SUPOP
DREPB
SUPERVISOR’S DAY
SECCC
BRERC
ZOPDB
NOSRC
baker´s day
DRELC
ZOPDB
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GROOMING
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january
SECPM
NOLPC
DRESC
BRCSL
DREPC
DREPB
DRELC
SUCUR
ZOPDB
DREPA
SECCC
SESRC
SEPLC
SEVCU
RKGLC
SUPOP
SEACZ & SUSCZ
DRERC
ZVRIM
SUDIX
DRELM
SECRC
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FEBRuary
BRCSL
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SEARM
DRESC
DRELC
ZVRIM
SUPOP
SESRC
ZOPDB
SUNPV
SUDIX
RKGLC
ZOMBJ
DDPBP
DREPM
SEVCU
DRELM
DREPA
BRERC
SECHU
RKGNV
SEPLC
THINK, ACT AND WORK SAFE
Rubén Caraballo Gerente de Estándares e Innovación R.D.
ELECTRICITY RISKS AND SIGNS By the end of the 19th century, Nicolas Tesla succeeded in convincing the multi-millionaire investor George Westinghouse, of the effectiveness of alternating current as an invention that would later transform the world. In his career while striving towards success, Tesla had to compete with one of the world's greatest inventors, Thomas Alva Edison. Edison used the "deadly force" theory of alternating current to attempt discrediting the invention of his opponent, who was once his employee. This led Tesla to implement security measures to make electricity less deadly when arriving in American homes. Among these measures, we find the Transformer. The Transformer considerably lowers the voltage before reaching any houses. This is a very interesting story that I invite you to read and learn. Today, I want to share about the dangers related to electricity in our hotels. We will get to know how electricity works, as well as some associated risks and dangers.
It is extremely important to know the risks to which we could be exposed. For instance, in order to give you an idea; your hotel most likely uses high voltage (12,470V), medium voltage (7,200V) and low voltage (110-220V) or 480 volts. For potential risks, there are security standards such as NFPA-70 and NFPA-70E, as well as specific sign posting. I want you to help us verify that they are being properly used in your hotel. I take this opportunity to remind you that all rooms and electrical panels must be properly closed and with proper sign posting. Now, as a practice, I invite you to observe the following three signs below. Do you think they apply the same for all cases? Do you dare to identify them in your hotel?
Some of the risks related to electricity are linked to: Fire. They are usually caused by high temperatures reached on electrical components at a certain time. This can happen for several of the following reasons: short circuit, overload, loose connection elements, poor condition of components, among other reasons. Electric shock. It is an injury produced by the effect of electric current on a human or an animal. It occurs when making contact with electricity, causing serious injuries and even death. Electric arc. It is the passage of energy through ionized air. It can cause serious injury and instant death. The most common causes of electric arc are dust or impurities in the circuits, unsafe approach, falling tools, over-voltage, failure in equipment maintenance, or exposure to energized parts.
We appreciate your ideas, experiences and suggestions, please share them at the following email address: rcaraballo@amresorts.com.
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H O S T
C I T Y Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, where the three caravels of Admiral Christopher Columbus were anchored on October 12, 1492, is where the province of Puerto Plata is located. An epicenter of immense culture, history, traditions, and customs.
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LATA Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata was founded in 1502 by Nicolรกs de Ovando. In 1974 Puerto Plata was chosen as a tourist landmark by presidential decree, for its exquisite coastal wonders. In the city's downtown, you can find the largest English Victorian Style collection of buildings since 1857. Their homes are characterized by their artistic design and their pastel colors.
Puerto Plata is a destination with strong multicultural roots, it is still one of the favorite destinations for visitors, where they will find the perfect combination of history, mountains, green valleys, rivers and a wide diversity of beaches and adventures.
The 27 Puddles of the Damajagua
The most precious adventure treasure of Puerto Plata, is the waterfalls of the 27 puddle of Damajagua. They offer a full day of hiking through thick forests, crossing bridges and discovering the Dominican flora.
Cabarete beach
The Caribbean hub for windsurfing, kite surfing, and laser navigation. Cabarete Beach, also known as Kite Beach, is where you can learn and practice wind-water sports all year round. On weekends, the beach is full of kites and sails, providing some dream photography opportunities.
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Loma Isabel de Torres | Cable car.
It is one of the most emblematic places in the area and the only cable car in the Caribbean. It is flanked by a giant Christ the Redeemer statue. Here you will be about 793 meters above the green hills of Puerto Plata, surrounded by stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and its beautiful beaches in the distance.
Cayo Arena
Also known as Cayo Paraíso, this sandbar is located in the middle of the bright blue ocean, with fine white sand and shallow waters that are full of tropical fish. It is an ideal location for snorkelers of any level.
San Felipe Fort
San Felipe Port was built by the Spanish in the sixteenth century to defend the country’s north coast from the English, Dutch, and French pirates in search of abundant gold and silver in the area. It was completed in 1577 and is considered one of the most important colonial military structures in the Caribbean.
Puerto Plata Malecon
The residents of Puerto Plata proudly declare that theirs is the most beautiful beachfront boulevard in the Dominican Republic. You will understand why, when you see the multiple white sand beaches that line the main avenue of the city.
Sosua Beach
The golden sands of Sosúa Beach embrace the bay in a half moon shape, creating a contrast of its turquoise waters with a white and sandy bottom. This beach was practically where beach tourism originated in the Dominican Republic and remains as an all-important destination. Playa Sosúa is known for its lively stretch that is full of bars, restaurants, as well as local and international shops.
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BEAUTY
TIPS
Teresa Torres,
Director of SpasRegional Mexico Caribe.
Make your own Spa treatments at home Natural anti-wrinkle: To keep the skin of the neck smooth and prevent the appearance of wrinkles, I recommend that you apply a layer of honey with a cloth on the area. Let it rest for fifteen minutes, then remove and rinse with plenty of cold water. This treatment can be repeated every 20 days. Tired eyelids: Bags, swollen eyelids, and dark circles are the product of a sleepless night. To soften the look and reduce inflammation of the area, apply cotton disks embedded in herbal tea on the eyelids, then let them rest for 10 minutes and remove. Homemade Aloe Vera mask. This mask provides vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hydrates your skin, reaffirms it and is anti-inflammatory. Cut a leaf from an Aloe plant, slice it in half and rub the containing aloe pulp on your face or other desired skin surface. Let it rest for 15 minutes and clean your face/skin with plenty of cold water.
TRIVIA
1.Before becoming Corporate Director of Entertainment, what position did Rod had in AMResorts? 2.On what date is Lifeguard Day celebrated? 3.List the name of the two hotels that we will be operating in the Mexican Caribbean region from June onwards? 4.What was the region that managed to save the highest energy consumption rate last year? 5.What hotel is in the host city of this edition?
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We congratulate our colleague Yeine Durรกn from the Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic Hotel. She was the winner of the last trivia edition, when answering the 5 questions correctly. Yeine won a complimentary stay for two at one of our hotels. Remember to send your answers to the following e-mail: cmacias@amresorts.com. The first ones received with all the correct answers will participate in a raffle to win a free stay in one of our spectacular hotels.