Joseph Karam was promoted to the position, bringing with him vast experience and insights into the sector.
DUBAI March 2022 – Ishraq Hospitality, the asset management and hospitality division of the Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Joseph Karam to Director of Operations. This move is in line with the Group’s expansion of its strategic objectives in the hospitality sector to foster growth and consolidate its position as one of the leading hospitality management companies in the region.
Alexander Suski, Acting CEO for Ishraq Hospitality, welcoming Mr. Karam’s promotion, said, “Mr. Joseph Karam’s leadership abilities, and his experience as a well-rounded hotelier make him a highly effective player in the hospitality industry. As Cluster General Manager, he has played a vital role in Crowne Plaza Hotels’ rebranding and conversion. His critical inputs helped resolve the constraints in Holiday Inn Express Jumeirah to create seamless operations.
“He has solid experience in hospitality with prestigious brands such as IHG, The Rezidor Group, and flagship hotels of Onyx Hospitality across the Middle East and Southeast Asia. As Director of Operations for Ishraq Hospitality, Mr Karam will oversee the Group’s eight properties in the UAE, and we are confident he will steer the company to brighter horizons and increased profitability.”
About Ishraq Hospitality
With over a decade of experience operating some of the most prestigious international hotel franchises in Dubai, Ishraq Hospitality is the asset management and hospitality division of the Dubai-based Mohamed & Obaid AlMulla Group.
Established in 2007 and acquired by Mohamed & Obaid Almulla Group in 2011, the division is renowned for setting consistent quality service standards in the hospitality industry.
Ishraq Hospitality caters to leisure and business travellers in the mid-priced and high-end bandwidths. Its portfolio includes Holiday Inn Express (HIEX) hotels of the IHG group: Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport, Holiday Inn Express Dubai – Jumeriah, Holiday Inn Express Dubai – Internet City, Holiday Inn Express Dubai – Safa Park, Holiday Inn Dubai Al Maktoum Airport and Staybridge Suites Dubai Al Maktoum Airport, which opened in October 2020, as well as Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira and Crowne Plaza Dubai Jumeirah.
Ishraq Hospitality has an exciting line-up of hotels set to open, continuing to expand its footprint in the sector.
