Dubai, 13 April, 2008: InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the appointment of Jürgen Baumhoff as the new General Manager at InterContinental Semiramis Cairo.

Baumhoff, who officially started his new role on March 17th,  brings with him over 35 years experience in the hospitality industry and will play a vital role in maintaining this celebrated property's position as a symbol of modernity and style in Egypt. Having recently concluded a multimillion dollar lobby renovation the InterContinental Semiramis Cairo, featuring 728 rooms, boasts exceptional facilities and continues to be one of the cities most revered establishments.

Having worked within IHG for over 25 years, including a Regional General Manager role in the United Kingdom for InterContinental hotels, Baumhoff has clearly demonstrated his passion and drive for the hotel industry. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction Baumhoff will take a pivotal role at the InterContinental Semiramis Cairo where he will oversee all hotel management operations.

Commenting on Baumhoff's recent appointment, John Bamsey, Chief Operating Officer, InterContinental Hotels Group Middle East and Africa said, "Jürgen has a wealth of experience within the hotel industry. He has displayed exceptional leadership qualities and throughout his years with IHG has verified his ability to deliver incredible results. We are delighted to welcome Jürgen as General Manager of the renowned InterContinental Semiramis Cairo which is a dynamic and highly respected property within the Middle East and Africa region."

Baumhoff added, "I am thrilled to have taken on the role of General Manager at InterContinental Semiramis Cairo. Cairo is a rapidly evolving city with a diverse mix of culture and tradition, having worked within IHG for over 25 years I am looking forward to this new and exciting challenge." 

Baumhoff has held several  General Manager positions across a number  of  continents & cities including; Germany , Hong Kong, Australia, London and has recently returned from Qatar where he was CEO of a major hotel/owner development company.

InterContinental Hotels Group currently operates 76 properties and 18,617 rooms within the Middle East and Africa with a further 43 properties and 11,126 rooms in the development pipeline.

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About IHG
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is one of the world's largest hotel groups by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, nearly 4,000 hotels and more than 585,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. IHG owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites® and Hotel Indigo®, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards with over 37 million members worldwide.

The company pioneered the travel industry's first collaborative response to environmental issues as founder of the International Hotels and Environment Initiative (IHEI). The IHEI formed the foundations of the Tourism Partnership launched by the International Business Leaders Forum in 2004, of which IHG is still a member today. The environment and local communities remain at the heart of IHG's global corporate responsibility focus.

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