Efrem Harkham’s story was written across the globe, from Baghdad to Beverly Hills—by way of Sydney—from chaotic refugee camp to luxury hotels. It’s a story of rags to riches that shows the American dream is alive and well. But it’s not a tale of naked, hard-nosed ambition. Though hardship has punctuated his journey, it’s also been marked by kindness—given and received—along the way.
Harkham, the founder and CEO of Luxe Hotels and Luxe Collection (formerly L.E. Hotels), has hospitality in his blood. His mother ran a warm, welcoming home in Iraq, fragrant with the aromas of wonderful delicacies.
