Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh enhances the hallmark of Saudi Arabian hospitality and is accredited by the IBCCES as an Accredited Center for Autism™.
— Myron Pincomb, IBCCES President
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 31, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — Reinforcing the legendary hospitality that characterizes Saudi Arabia, Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh is a Certified Autism Center™ by the International Accreditation Board and Continuing Education Standards received the designation of The achievement makes it his second Saudi hotel to be certified for autism, joining Makkah Clock Royal Tower, which provides a comfortable environment for autistic and other neurodiverse individuals.
In addition to training and certification, IBCCE is a Credentialing Commissioner that provides additional tools and resources to help travel and entertainment organizations understand, support, and respond to visitors with autism or hyperesthesia and their families. It’s a meeting. The team at Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh looks forward to the opportunity to leverage their new credentials in order to provide the utmost comfort to our fussy guests. As the hotel’s general manager, Peter Horsley said: Our staff are highly trained, well equipped and always go out of their way to support our guests with cognitive disabilities. Being awarded this certificate gives us great joy and happiness because it means that we have achieved our purpose. “
Traveling is one of the most intellectually stimulating activities for people with autism and hyperesthesia. However, the unfamiliar environment and changes in daily life that travel brings can be difficult for the nervous. As part of our accreditation process, our hotel offers special programs and guest services designed to accommodate people with autism and hyperesthesia, such as headphones that block out annoying noises and fidget toys that help them relax. We focus on providing a safe space to enjoy the experience. There are meals to help him focus and manage stress, comprehensive menu options, and a low-sensory, relaxing area to unwind after his day of exciting experiences.
In addition, Movenpick Riyadh Team IBCCES staff trained sensory guests to be more understanding and helpful, identifying internal triggers, providing a quiet space away from loud noises and distracting stimuli, Help create a schedule to accommodate guests. A more relaxed pace. Finally, the hotel has marked points of interest, such as exits and entrances, on the hotel’s map to help guests with autism relieve stressful situations, watch their favorite movies, or play games. Added safety protocols such as highlighting and free Wi-Fi access. .
Without training to help staff understand and respond to the unique needs of people with autism and hyperesthesia, visiting new destinations can be a challenging experience for those with such conditions. To meet this need, IBCCES has created an autism training and certification program for hotels, attractions, zoos, aquariums and other entertainment venues to provide enjoyable and lasting experiences for all families and individuals. I made it so that I can make memories.
As IBCCES President Myron Pincomb points out: It takes a lot of time and effort for our partners to get certified. I also appreciate the unbridled enthusiasm of his team at Movenpick to try to accommodate the needs of our autistic and other neurodiverse guests. These programs include education from both subject matter experts and autism self-advocates, providing long-term support, ongoing learning opportunities, on-site review and advice, and more. To do.
IBCCES also created AutismTravel.com. This is a free online resource for parents with a child with autism and her teens, listing accredited destinations and connecting families to other resources and to each other. Each destination listed on the site meets the requirements of a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC).
About Movenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh
Our 5-star hotel is perfect for business and leisure travelers looking for genuine Swiss hospitality. 269 sophisticated rooms, suites and 90 spacious residences. 4,000 square meters of excellent meeting and event facilities include an excellent restaurant and a unique open-air plaza on the second floor with views of the Riyadh. The hotel is adjacent to King Abdullah Financial District, the new he CBD north of Riyadh.
About IBCCES
IBCCES is dedicated to providing global standards for training and certification in the field of cognitive impairment. These programs are recognized worldwide as leading benchmarks for training and certification in the field of autism and other cognitive impairments.
Myron Pincombe
IBCCES
myron@ibcces.org
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