With over 22 years of experience in the hospitality sector, the General Manager of Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina, Tamara Salha has vast knowledge & experience in managing teams all whilst inspiring and engaging them onto further growth. Salha’s strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals has enabled her to ensure smooth running and staller performance of the property. Furthermore, her role involves managing various departments and communications with the IHG Group and guaranteeing the policies, laws and regulations set by IHG and the government are being implemented.
Tamara started her career working in the Sales and Marketing department at the Phoenicia Beirut, a hotel which is a part of the InterContinental Hotels Group and worked her way up to the position of Hotel Manager in 2013. As Hotel Manager, her key focus and responsibilities were developing, organising and coordinating all the the activities across the operational departments at Phoenicia Beirut. In addition, she maximised all opportunities to improve employee performance and overall hotel profitability.
In 2019, she moved to Dubai as the Hotel Manager at voco Dubai, where she was an integral part of the team responsible for converting the Nassima Royal Hotel to voco Dubai/She also ensured IHG’s brand values are woven into the culture and policies of the hotel. As a Hotel Manager, Tamara was also tasked with introducing the new brand within the IHG family to the Middle East / UAE market.
