970 service ambassadors will serve as liaison persons and interpreters in the upcoming 14th CIFIT and 2nd WIF. Last Monday, the organizing committee gave an intensive training for them, reports Xiamen Evening News.
The 14th CIFIT will be held simultaneously with the 2nd World Investment Forum. The organizing committee started recruiting volunteers since this May. The qualified were selected among 700 applicants and they will be responsible for the interaction with the working groups of the second World Investment Forum.
Mr. Zheng Zhi, General Director of the WIF Coordination Group said a record number of business groups will attend this year’s fair. “The reception and interpretation work for foreign guests will be heavier than before. This systematic training will enable the volunteers to be well prepared for their work.’’ Zheng stressed.
It is reported that the organization committee of CIFIT will work with four travel agencies and hotels through one-to-one partnership for the first time this year. This” one-stop" service means that these travel agencies and hotels will be fully responsible for providing transportation and arranging activities for the foreign guests.
As one of the service ambassadors, Wu Fei, the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager of Xiamen International Seaside Hotel said that taking part in this activity is a rare opportunity as well as a great challenge. ”It is a test to our hotel and to me, but we are ready for it.” Wu said.