Holiday Villa staff taking part in a marathon during the National Sport Day celebrations.
Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence Doha has had an eventful February during which hotel fire drill, employees appreciation event and Qatar National Sport Day activities were held.
On February 5, the hotel held a fire drill to ensure staff is aware of the safety and evacuation procedures during emergency. A false alarm had been triggered as well as an evacuation announcement was made via the hotel’s speakers. Employees evacuated the hotel building to the designated assembly point. A mock fire casualties were carried to safety and the evacuation team demonstrated to all how to put out the fire using water hose and the fire extinguisher.
Apart from the drill, on February 9, the hotel had an employee appreciation event where awards and certificates were given to the achievers of the hotel, based on the guest’s and management’s reviews. As a side event, the hotel organised an HV Got Talent show where the talented employees competed in showcasing their performing arts.
The highlight of February was the Qatar National Sport Day 2020 on February 11. The management and staff of Holiday Villa Hotel & Residence Doha came out together to participate in myriad of sports activities held by the hotel’s gym, Activa Fitness Club. The event was organised yearly in support of the government’s vision to ensure all walks of society are living a healthy and active lifestyle in line with Qatar’s vision 2030.
It is also in preparation of the FIFA World Cup 2022. Participants of the National Sports Day did group exercises, marathon, fun games, tug of war, cross fit challenge and the Biggest Loser competition which was announced a month earlier. It was an eventful of activities in spite of the cold weather and strong wind.
Every year during Qatar National Sports Day, the hotel offers healthy lifestyle activities to the guests and staff including offering healthy breakfast and Hi-Tea Buffet during the day.
