Staying true to a hotelier’s journey with Joseph Karam
Joseph Karam’s love for hospitality stems from an early age. Having spent his childhood playing at the iconic Belmont Hotel in Lebanon’s mountain town of Ehden, he went on to study hotel management and obtained his MBA in HR.
Now, with over 20 years’ hospitality experience under his belt, the successful hotelier is gearing up for the role of general manager at Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah, which will add a new layer of responsibilities to his position as cluster GM for the Holiday Inn Express Jumeirah and Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira. We sat with him to learn more.
Terminus Group inaugurates its MENA headquarters in Dubai
Terminus Group was announced by Expo 2020 Dubai as one of its Official Premier Partners and the only Official Premier Partner from China.
Staybridge Suites Dubai Financial Centre is now open
The 48-story Staybridge Suites tower is an eye-catching feature of Dubai’s iconic skyline and is located opposite the DIFC.
Saudi Arabia’s love story with French cheeses
French cheese is also gaining popularity in the wider GCC: Kuwait has seen imports up nine percent in 2020, and the UAE imported 15,710 tons.
Impossible Foods debuts in the region through a partnership with Bidfood
Impossible Foods’ Impossible Burger, is kosher, halal and gluten-free certified, and now exclusively available at select Dubai restaurants.
Six new F&B outlets solidify Al Qana’s position as a food destination
Al Qana’s new concepts include Grand Beirut, Wing It, Pinky Fish, Otoro, Oii, and Mado, will strengthen the F&B offering in Abu Dhabi.
