Inside the 75,000sq ft. life-like city, kids will find the streets lined with real-world establishments, each offering real-life role play adventures in a fun and safe environment.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Hot on the heels of its recent first hotel opening in London, Dorsett Hospitality International is pleased to announce a new outpost in the UK’s capital city… one only open to children. Opening in early 2015 at Westfield London, just across the way from the newly opened Dorsett Shepherds Bush hotel, KidZania London will be the UK’s first educational entertainment experience, offering children the opportunity to learn over 60 unique and exciting professions in a fun and safe environment. Dorsett Hospitality International is delighted to announce that it will be the exclusive hotel partner at KidZania London, amongst a group of widely respected global brands.
Inside the 75,000sq ft. life-like city, kids will find the streets lined with real-world establishments, each offering real-life role play adventures in a fun and safe environment. As the manager or a vital staff member of Kidzania’s Dorsett Hotel, children will learn front desk operations and housekeeping skills. On Front of House duty, children will take reservations and welcome guests arriving at the hotel, whilst housekeeping members of staff carry out a Turn Down service.
The skills and expertise of the team at Dorsett Shepherds Bush are being drawn upon in the creation of the Dorsett Hotel at Kidzania.
“Dorsett Shepherds Bush is proud to partner with KidZania as THE HOTEL to introduce the exciting hospitality profession to children, through interactive and fun role play, demonstrating Dorsett’s renowned Asian inspired hospitality to guests in our hotels located inUnited Kingdom, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore” commented Hilary Cross, General Manager at Dorsett Shepherds Bush.
Speaking at a press preview, held on Wednesday 22nd October, KidZania London Chairman Joel Cadbury announced the first six Industry Partners confirmed as establishment hosts: Dorsett Hotels & Resorts, Renault, British Airways, innocent, Global Radio, and Golden Tours. Each Industry Partner has committed to one or more establishments within KidZania, in which visiting kids will undertake an role play crafted to replicate real-world experiences. Further details on other Industry Partners will be available as KidZania builds to its 2015 launch.
Photo caption: Dorsett Shepherds Bush hotel.
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