Georges Farhat, General Manager Crowne Plaza Dubai
Farhat’s story of rising to become general manager at Crowne Plaza Dubai is perhaps like no other in the region.
As documented in Hotelier Middle East’s recent interview with him, Farhat has been with the hotel for over 20 years now, and finally made it to the top earlier this year.
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His experience shows that the general manager does not necessarily have to build up their resume around the world, hopping from one hotel to another.
TIP 1
To develop yourself and your skills you have to be patient and humble. You will gain experience by learning from others and by accepting advice and criticism as an opportunity to grow. Be ambitious and fight for higher positions but always play fair. Try to constantly improve and keep your feet on the ground rather than your head in the clouds.
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