Profile

Amith Khanna

Head of Franchise, IMEA
IHG Hotels & Resorts

Amith Khanna is a seasoned international hospitality executive, with over 20+ years of experience in the industry working in India, Middle East, Africa, Singapore, Bangkok and several assignments across Europe and US. He is currently based in Dubai working with the InterContinental Hotels Group leading the Franchise division overseeing 50 plus operating hotels and over 80 hotels in pipeline.Having led numerous International hotel assets as a General Manager and multiple corporate roles leading Franchise Business, Operations Excellence ,Quality ,Guest Experience, Strategic Projects, Hotel Openings, Hotel development, Brand Management, member of InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG)’s Global Operations Excellence council he is able to provide a well-rounded experience and perspective on the hospitality business. He has an invaluable owner relations expertise and has provided inspirational leadership to cross functional senior leaders that has driven exceptional results in the multiple roles that he has either led or supported. Some of his expertise are: - Executive Leadership | Hotel Operations | Franchise Business | Operations Excellence | Quality Assurance | Guest Experience Management | P& L Management | Budget Planning | Performance Analysis | Customer and Employee Relationship Management | New Business Development | Policy Execution | Online Reputation Management | Program Development | Strategic Planning | Forecasting and Planning | Recruiting and Training | Change management at an organizational level Amith successfully completed CHA from American Hotel and Motel association, Michigan, USA and has numerous certificates from Cornell University in USA.