Karim Abdelhamid's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, Karim Abdelhamid is responsible for the hotels’ design and daily operations. Prior to this, he held various leadership positions in the company, including Manager of the Rotunda Business Unit, Manager of the leisure division, Manager of the hotel’s restaurant and children’s Clubs.In his role as General Manager, Mr. Abdelhamid is responsible for the development and management of all IHG hotels and resorts worldwide. This includes the development, expansion, and management of hotels and resorts in various global markets, including Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. He is also responsible for the management and operations of multi-branded properties within IHG, striving to provide customers with an unrivaled grip on luxury experiences around the world.Mr. Abdelhamid is an experienced hotelier with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He knows how to run a business and manage guests’ needs, ensuring that all IHG hotels are within budget, feature cutting-edge technology, and offer top-notch cuisine. He also understands the importance of winning guests over through personal touch and innovations, such as the recently released IHG Collection line of hotels.Karim Abdelhamid isicularly successful in developing new and innovative concepts, which he brings to IHG hotels even as he continues to manage multiple legacy properties. Under his leadership, IHG has successfully launched several highly successful properties – such as the InterContinental Dubai World Centre, IHG Star Beach Resort, and IHG Dubai 2.0 – that continue to drive business results.Mr. Abdelhamid is a talented leader with the drive and determination to make his vision a reality. He is the driving force behind IHG’s growth and success, and his departure is sure to inject fresh new vitality and enthusiasm into the company’s operations.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

In his role as General Manager, InterContinental at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Karim Abdelhamid manage the design, development, andplementation of luxury hotels across the globe. He led the blueprint for IHG’s next phase of growth, which saw the company expand rapidly into multiple new markets, including Asia, the Americas, and Europe.In his previous roles, Karim Abdelhamid has experience of presiding over guests at luxury hotels around the world, developing and implementing guest service initiatives, developing and managing restaurants, managing hospitality properties and ensuring revenue growth. At InterContinental, he will be leveraging his skills in revenue analysis and pre-opening to manage the guests and properties onsite. He will also be responsible for leading and managing the culinary team, which will provide contemporary and exquisite cuisine to guests at IHG venues.Karim Abdelhamid is highly experienced in strategic planning andfine dining, having overseen the development and growth of some of the industry’s most Marmite-named projects, including Zandvoort and The Ritz-Carlton. He is well-versed in human resources management, and has the ability to develop and manage a 247-strong team. In his role as Cluster Hotels Manager, he will lead a team of HUNDREDS of guests through the process of designing, implementing, and monitoring a cluster of marquee hotels.He is a highly skilled leader, having led multiple teams of people through difficult proceedings and strategic decision-making. He has a proven track record of success in running successful hospitality projects and is confident in his ability to run a project from start to finish successfully.Karim Abdelhamid is an excellent communicator and problem solver; he is able to problem-solve and arrive at a resolution quickly. He is able to take complex systems and turn them into achievable goals. Abdelhamid is passionately interested in helping others achieve their goals and is highly empathetic to them.Abdelhamid has a caring personality and is highlyrated for his commitment to customer service. He is an excellent communicator and problem solver; he is able to problem-solve and arrive at a resolution quickly. He is able to take complex systems and turn them into achievable goals. Abdelhamid is passionately interested in helping others achieve their goals and is highly empathetic to them. Abdelhamid is highly respected within the hospitality industry for his technical skills, his hard work, and his individual spirit.