Meet the Judges: Hotelier Middle East Awards 2014
A native New Yorker, Karim Abdelhamid moved to Doha in 2013 to join Dohaland Hospitality, Qatar Foundation's hospitality arm. His career started in New York City where he held operational roles at The Plaza Hotel and The Ritz Carlton, both on Central Park South. He also held roles with Sofitel in Egypt and most recently in Philadelphia as director of operations at the Sofitel Philadelphia. Abdelhamid is a graduate of the St John's University in New York and holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management.
This year, Abdelhamid joins the Hotelier Awards judging panel and is keen to help the team drive more nominations than ever from Qatar hotels
“I have been always a fan of Hotelier Middle East and I am excited to be on the Awards Judging Panel because it allows me to evaluate the initiatives and passion for the hospitality industry. I am looking forward to bringing in a fresh perspective to the panel this year. I will be looking for creativity and individuals who go the extra mile,” he says.
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