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Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
See photos as Arklow Rugby Club enjoy annual dinner dance
With players and club staff donning their finest frocks and sharpest suits, the conversation and refreshments flowed as attendees enjoyed a wonderful meal, followed by the highly anticipated awards ceremony for the club's men's, women's, and Red Kites senior teams. Presented by Shane Nalty, the club awards saw Tadgh O'Scannail take home Club Mentor of the Year, with Coach of the Year going to Simon Tyner, Volunteer of the Year to Ger Brennan and Club Person of the Year to Dorraine Dempsey. The big winners in the Red Kite awards, presented by Tadgh O'Scannail, included Tagger of the Year and incoming captain Julia Murphy, Players Player of the Year Paul Roche, Most Improved Killian Byrne, Player of the Year Paul Kenny, Top Podcaster Martin Breslin, Top Try Scorer Andrew Banak, Most Positive Influence Sean Sheekey, New Coach Assistant Brian Hooper and Backroom Support and New Team Manager Simon Marah. Finally, The Amazons awards, presented by Shane Byrne and Trevor Prestage, went to Young Player of the Year Alex Byrne, Most Improved Catherine Byrne, Player of the Year Dianne Hunt Byrne, while the men's awards, presented by Anto O'Donnell and Shane Nalty, saw Gordon Prestage (collected by his father Keith) crowned Young Player of the Year, Players Player of the Year going to Eoin Byrne. Created in memory of late former player and beloved teammate, the Adam Slater Player of the Year award went to Tom Scarfe. 'We brought an end to the 2024/25 season in style with our annual dinner dance in the Arklow Bay Hotel,' a club spokesperson said. "Every year at our dinner dance we present awards to our three senior teams; Men, Women, and Red Kites; as well as some individual awards for those people in the wider club, without whom our club would not survive. 'It was a special night recognising team efforts and individual accolades, thanking sponsors, volunteers and supporters, and remembering a teammate and brother who we lost during the year.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Litter picks continue as community housing business tackles discarded waste
As part of their anti-littering and fly-tipping campaign across High Wycombe, Red Kite Community Housing have continued to do its bit to keep the town tidy. With numerous litter picks being carried out in recent weeks, those at the Loudwater-based business believe their neighbourhoods should be great places to live. That's why they carry out several estate inspections on a monthly basis, working hard to make sure their communities stay clean, tidy, and just generally great. A spokesperson from Red Kite said: 'These regular check-ups are a super important part of how they keep things looking good across all their estates.' The community housing business has also invited residents and Councillors to all their inspections, describing it as a 'fantastic way to show how everyone's working together to make the areas better'. They continued: 'When Red Kite's team is out and about, they're always on the lookout for anything that might spoil things for their tenants. 'They pay close attention to anti-social behaviour (ASB) because they want everyone to feel safe where they live, so sorting out any issues quickly is key. 'They're also focused on spotting litter and fly-tipping. 'No one wants to see rubbish piled up, and it can actually be a bit of a hazard too. 'So, if they see it, they act fast to get it cleared. 'By regularly checking these areas, they can make sure any problems are sorted out quickly.' The June inspections are now listed on their website, so take a look to see where they'll be. They added: 'If you fancy joining them on any of their inspections, just give them a call on 01494 476 100 or drop them an email at contact@ 'They'd love to have you on board to help keep their communities looking their best! 'And there's more - as well as their regular estate inspections, Red Kite is holding another litter pick next Wednesday (May 28). 'The exact location is still being decided, but it'll be based on where they're currently seeing the most issues with litter and fly-tipping. 'Keep an eye out on their Facebook page for more details.' Red Kite Community Housing is a tenant-led, not-for-profit, charitable housing organisation that was formed in December 2011. They own and manage more than 6,600 homes all within 15 miles of High Wycombe, in the south of Buckinghamshire.
Economic Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Indian hospitality staff get a warm welcome abroad
Getty Images Representative image. Bengaluru|New Delhi: India's hospitality talent is being snapped up in overseas markets – and the hiring momentum is only set to accelerate through summer 2025 and traditional destinations like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the Maldives to Kenya, Nairobi, Japan, even Macedonia -- premium and luxury hotel chains, business and leisure resorts, QSR chains, cruise liners, airline lounges, wellness retreats, large facility management companies and private estate owners are rapidly onboarding Indian professionals across firms and industry sources say that overseas demand is at new highs. 'This is the most robust global momentum we've seen in over a decade,' says Neha Garg, founder-director, Red Kite Consulting, a company focused on strategic senior hiring. 'This surge spans the entire spectrum — from entry-level roles in housekeeping, front office, and F&B service to mid-level spa, restaurant, and revenue functions, right up to general managers, executive chefs, directors of rooms, revenue, engineering, finance controllers, and multi-property leadership roles,' she says. Red Kite has tracked a 35–40% year-on-year increase in international hiring mandates. The trend picked up in a very big way of late: cruise liners are staffing; new resort openings in Vietnam, the Maldives, and Saudi Arabia are aggressively recruiting. Summer travel seasons in Europe and the Middle East are driving up staffing needs. Additionally, ongoing bilateral collaborations, G2G agreements, and talent mobility corridors are making it easier for Indian professionals to access foreign markets. According to various estimates, India produces approximately 15,000-20,000 hospitality graduates annually across the Institutes of Hotel Management, private institutes and private universities — making the country home to one of the largest formal hospitality talent pools in the world and a natural feeder for international hiring markets. Not surprisingly, says Rajan Bahadur, CEO, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council of India, international placements, which previously accounted for about 10% of their total, have now grown to nearly 20%, indicating a strong shift in global hiring preferences towards Indian candidates. 'The demand is primarily coming from high-growth segments -- organisations expanding rapidly in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe looking to fill critical operational and customer-facing roles,' says Bahadur. 'Indian workers, with their experience and multilingual capabilities, are fitting these roles well.' Amjad Thaufeeg, commercial director, Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives, says they have several Indian leaders in key roles, apart from professionals across food & beverage, wellness, front office, sales and marketing, and recreation. 'Indian hospitality professionals bring strong service skills, cultural adaptability, and a deep understanding of luxury guest expectations. With India becoming a key market, having Indian talent helps us connect better with guests,' Thaufeeg Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations—particularly UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman—remain the largest employers due to their booming hospitality, tourism, and real estate infrastructure, said Bahadur, while Singapore and Malaysia are also actively hiring. There is also growing interest from Germany, the UK, France, Japan, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, as these regions tackle acute skill shortages in the service sector. 'The specific areas where Indian talent is being searched for includes roles like chefs, concierge services, and front office staff. New Zealand and parts of Europe are other emerging markets looking for Indians. Even Japan is searching for Indian talent, which is unusual,' said Natwar Nagar, founder, The Job chefs are in big demand. Operations and revenue management professionals are also sought after, said Rakesh Popli, managing director, Avid Recruits. For hospitality professionals, overseas pay is a big draw. Industry insiders say that depending on the country, one can earn 3-7x of what s/he would earn for a similar role in India. Housing, meals, transport and insurance are often provided, which translates into bigger savings. 'In places like Dubai, one can earn 5-7x what they can earn here. Providing accommodation is compulsory in the Middle East,' said Dilip Puri, founder of Indian School of Hospitality. Besides, overseas salaries are often tax-free in many places. A sous chef earning ₹50,000/month in India could earn ₹1.5–2 lakhs/month abroad, with accommodation, transport, meals, and insurance included, says Garg. A director-level leader earning ₹50 lakh annually in India could command ₹80 lakh -1 crore overseas, often with housing, education for children, annual flights, and gratuity. 'Net savings in many of these cases are 3–4x higher than comparable domestic roles.'Work-life balance is also better. 'Depending on the hotel and country, you get to do normal hours instead of long hours which are common in India,' says a senior hotelier who recently returned to India after a stint in Nairobi. 'A hotelier's job is valued more outside India,' he chains are actively deploying Indian talent to global markets. Nikhil Sharma, MD and COO, South Asia, of the Radisson Hotel Group says they have moved general managers to the Middle East over the past few years. The key functions include learning and development, HR, operations, distribution, loyalty, and responsible business.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian hospitality staff get a warm welcome abroad
Bengaluru|New Delhi: India's hospitality talent is being snapped up in overseas markets – and the hiring momentum is only set to accelerate through summer 2025 and beyond. From traditional destinations like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the Maldives to Kenya, Nairobi, Japan, even Macedonia -- premium and luxury hotel chains, business and leisure resorts, QSR chains, cruise liners, airline lounges, wellness retreats, large facility management companies and private estate owners are rapidly onboarding Indian professionals across levels. Recruitment firms and industry sources say that overseas demand is at new highs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 넓어지는 모공, 내가 찾은 홈케어 관리법 미그닥 Undo 'This is the most robust global momentum we've seen in over a decade,' says Neha Garg, founder-director, Red Kite Consulting , a company focused on strategic senior hiring. Live Events 'This surge spans the entire spectrum — from entry-level roles in housekeeping, front office, and F&B service to mid-level spa, restaurant, and revenue functions, right up to general managers, executive chefs, directors of rooms, revenue, engineering, finance controllers, and multi-property leadership roles,' she says. Red Kite has tracked a 35–40% year-on-year increase in international hiring mandates. The trend picked up in a very big way of late: cruise liners are staffing; new resort openings in Vietnam, the Maldives, and Saudi Arabia are aggressively recruiting. Summer travel seasons in Europe and the Middle East are driving up staffing needs. Placements rise to 20% Additionally, ongoing bilateral collaborations, G2G agreements, and talent mobility corridors are making it easier for Indian professionals to access foreign markets. According to various estimates, India produces approximately 15,000-20,000 hospitality graduates annually across the Institutes of Hotel Management , private institutes and private universities — making the country home to one of the largest formal hospitality talent pools in the world and a natural feeder for international hiring markets. Not surprisingly, says Rajan Bahadur, CEO, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council of India, international placements, which previously accounted for about 10% of their total, have now grown to nearly 20%, indicating a strong shift in global hiring preferences towards Indian candidates. Middle-East Calling 'The demand is primarily coming from high-growth segments -- organisations expanding rapidly in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe looking to fill critical operational and customer-facing roles,' says Bahadur. 'Indian workers, with their experience and multilingual capabilities, are fitting these roles well.' Amjad Thaufeeg, commercial director, Kuda Villingili Resort, Maldives, says they have several Indian leaders in key roles, apart from professionals across food & beverage, wellness, front office, sales and marketing, and recreation. 'Indian hospitality professionals bring strong service skills, cultural adaptability, and a deep understanding of luxury guest expectations. With India becoming a key market, having Indian talent helps us connect better with guests,' Thaufeeg said. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations—particularly UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman—remain the largest employers due to their booming hospitality, tourism, and real estate infrastructure, said Bahadur, while Singapore and Malaysia are also actively hiring. There is also growing interest from Germany, the UK, France, Japan, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, as these regions tackle acute skill shortages in the service sector. 'The specific areas where Indian talent is being searched for includes roles like chefs, concierge services, and front office staff. New Zealand and parts of Europe are other emerging markets looking for Indians. Even Japan is searching for Indian talent, which is unusual,' said Natwar Nagar, founder, The Job Plus. Speciality chefs are in big demand. Operations and revenue management professionals are also sought after, said Rakesh Popli, managing director, Avid Recruits. Better pay, better work-life For hospitality professionals, overseas pay is a big draw. Industry insiders say that depending on the country, one can earn 3-7x of what s/he would earn for a similar role in India. Housing, meals, transport and insurance are often provided, which translates into bigger savings. 'In places like Dubai, one can earn 5-7x what they can earn here. Providing accommodation is compulsory in the Middle East,' said Dilip Puri, founder of Indian School of Hospitality. Besides, overseas salaries are often tax-free in many places. A sous chef earning ₹50,000/month in India could earn ₹1.5–2 lakhs/month abroad, with accommodation, transport, meals, and insurance included, says Garg. A director-level leader earning ₹50 lakh annually in India could command ₹80 lakh -1 crore overseas, often with housing, education for children, annual flights, and gratuity. 'Net savings in many of these cases are 3–4x higher than comparable domestic roles.' Work-life balance is also better. 'Depending on the hotel and country, you get to do normal hours instead of long hours which are common in India,' says a senior hotelier who recently returned to India after a stint in Nairobi. 'A hotelier's job is valued more outside India,' he says. Some chains are actively deploying Indian talent to global markets. Nikhil Sharma, MD and COO, South Asia, of the Radisson Hotel Group says they have moved general managers to the Middle East over the past few years. The key functions include learning and development, HR, operations, distribution, loyalty, and responsible business.
Western Telegraph
13-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Huge emergency service presence at Withybush Airport
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crew members from Haverfordwest and Milford Haven fire stations took part in the exercise, named 'Red Kite', at Withybush Airport in Haverfordwest on Wednesday, April 29. The exercise was deemed a success, allowing the crews to practice rescue responses and refine their preparedness for real-life incidents. The crews made use of the foam carrier and water bowser, and practised incident command procedures, performing a challenging rescue at an airport, and working as part of a team using different operational crews. Station manager Aled Lewis said: "Exercise 'Red Kite' was an excellent learning opportunity for the crews, providing them with training designed to enhance readiness for real-life scenarios and strengthen teamwork. "We like to thank Withybush Airport for the use of location for this exercise, it provided us with a realistic environment for the crews to practice." MAWWFRS is currently recruiting at all on-call fire stations. Visit the MAWWFRS website for more information or to fill out an expression of interest form.
