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Ishraq Hospitality, part of Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla group has announced the appointment of Joseph Karam as Cluster General Manager for Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah and Crowne Plaza Dubai-Deira. Joseph’s role will see him utilize his wealth of hospitality experience to spearhead the direction for both hotels.   Hailing from Lebanon, Joseph has a lifelong love for hospitality, ignited by playing as a child in the historic Belmont Hotel. With over two decades of hospitality experience, Joseph trained as a waiter and quickly found he loved talking to different types of people. He has strong commercial acumen, with vast experience of implementing creative and effective change initiatives. Joseph holds a bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management and Tourism with an MBA major in Human Resources Management.   Prior to his current position, Joseph has extensive global experience working in multi-branded hospitality companies across the world, including Lebanon, Thailand, Qatar and of course, the UAE. His diverse experience in all areas of hospitality – including a stint working as a HR Director for the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) – means Joseph has a hands-on, personable attitude. His hospitality journey has come full circle, having worked initially as a waiter at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, at the beginning of his career.   Joseph will be responsible for leading Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah & Crowne Plaza Dubai-Deira as prime destinations in the UAE. “With the hospitality industry finally getting back on its feet, it is a pleasure to be opening the Crowne Plaza brand in the Jumeirah 1 area. Globally we are completely transforming the brand as we build hotels of the future with flexible design and innovation that modern travellers crave. The location …

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