Ghassan Fares

Summary

Highly innovative, results-oriented professional with 23+ years of professional working experience in the hospitality industry with emphasis on core competencies in the fields of market and financial feasibility study, operator selections, Hotels pre-Opening event management, PR, business development, cost control and cost saving and Owners relations.

Education

Harris University, Brandenton, Florida, 34203

MBA, Global Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.2
1989 – 1990

 

Other Professional Certifications:

Strategic Leadership in Turbulent Times (Cornell University)

 

Hotel Yield Management - Dubai

Professional Experiance

Owner

City Inn Palace Hotel

January 2015 – Present

Currently acquired the City Inn Palace Hotel, Al Beiri/ Ramallah. We are carrying our soft renovation and the hotel will be relaunched with New Branding and New Theme.

 

General Manager

Palestine Trade Tower

January 2014 – December 2014 (1 year) Ramallah

 

General Manager

Mafraq Hotel

November 2007 – December 2012 (5 years 2 months)Abu Dhabi
Organization : Mafraq Hotel Abu Dhabi
Designation : General Manager
Duration : November 07 to December, 2012

 

 

Director of Operation & Business Development

Al Jazirah Sports & Cultural Club, United Arab Emirates

April 2006 – September 2007 (1 year 6 months)Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

General Manager & Shareholder

Happening Events Management,

July 2004 – April 2006 (1 year 10 months) Dubai, UAE

 

General Manager

Metropolitan Palace Hotel 5*, Mecca,

May 2002 – July 2004 (2 years 3 months)Mecca, KSA

Executive Assistant Manager ( Pre-Opening)

Metropolitan Palace Beirut 5* Beirut, Lebanon

May 2001 – May 2002 (1 year 1 month) Beirut, Lebanon
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Executive Assistant Manager

Metropolitan Palace 5* Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2000 – May 2001 (1 year 5 months) Dubai, UAE

 

Rooms Division Manager

Metropolitan hotel Dubai 5* Dubai
March 1997 – January 2000 (2 years 11 months)Dubai, UAE

 

Front Office Manager

Metropolitan Resort and Beach Hotel 5* - Dubai
January 1995 – March 1997 (2 years 3 months) Dubai, UAE

 

Front Office Manager

Glidden House - Ohio USA
January 1992 – December 1994 (3 years) Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

 

Night Auditor

The Cleveland Hilton - Ohio USA
February 1991 – January 1992 (1 year) Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area