Recently, a new program was rolled out during a seminar held for all Associates of the Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba. The Associate Enrichment Program synergizes with the brand's mission to contribute to the overall well-being of their guests. The success of the resort is directly related to its Associates, as "positive guest experiences are only possible through the impact of its associates," which creates a mission for Westin to "strive to be a great place to work, with satisfied, engaged associates empowered to serve guests."
The Associate Enrichment Program ties in with many of the Westin's signature guest programs, inspiring Associates to make healthy choices to be at their best at home and at the resort.
During a fun and interactive event, the programs were introduced to the Associates. Westin WORKOUT is a program that helps guests maintain their exercise routines while traveling. For associates, the program is about developing, maintaining, or enhancing fitness routines. During the rollout, pre and post workout stretches were demonstrated. SuperFoods is another program initiative that educates Associates on wholesome foods that contain an exceptionally high nutrient content when compared to the amount of calories per serving (like apples, avocado, broccoli, spinach, garlic, walnuts, and dark chocolate). Westin's culinary team prepared a few dishes that included some of these foods to give Associates some ideas on how to incorporate these healthy ingredients into their daily diet.
Westin was the first major hotel brand recognized for its conversion to a smoke-free environment. This Westin initiative, called "Breathe," also provides associates with a smoke-free working environment. Using Breathe as an inspiration the resort will continue to engage associates in what everyone can do to contribute to the environment, identifying ways to conserve energy, reduce, reuse, and then recycle when and wherever possible.
Pictured here are Associates enjoying the interactive rollout of the new program.
