Joseph Chalfoun, Swiss Diploma in Hotel Management, BA(Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management, Master’s in International Hospitality & Tourism Leadership (2005)
Head of Operations – Middle East & Greece, Food Fund International, UAE
‘In 2002,
I walked into Alpine,
a young student hungry for knowledge.
In 2005,
I left with so much more
than simply having my hunger satisfied’.
I graduated first with a Swiss Diploma in Hotel Management, then a year later with a BA(Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management, and finally, 12 months later with a Master’s in International Hospitality & Tourism Leadership.
During my years at Alpine I had the opportunity to put into practice what I learned and to practice the leadership skills I acquired. As a result I served as the President of the Alumni Association. I also had the great fortune of doing my internship in 5 star establishments that paved the way to the career opportunities I received upon graduation.
In a few years, Alpine has shaped the way I think and the way I regard the hospitality industry. It has instilled in me the right values and disciplines I needed to get me from one success to another. The passion and dedication the faculty showed me and my fellow students, taught us to regard each and every day as a chance to make a difference in the lives of people we meet. And that in itself is the essence of our industry.
In my current position, now, I attend Alpine’s Annual Career Day, to recruit student trainees and graduates for our thriving company, just because I know those students and graduates have been trained the same way I have been, trained and educated to succeed and make a difference!
