Karim Kamal

Tourism Operations Team Leader combining hands-on experience in visa and residency coordination, document review, travel planning and client service with a master's degree in International Relations. Coordinates outbound delegations to Latin America, including Colombia, and inbound tourism to Istanbul, bringing together team leadership, supplier coordination and application follow-up. Academic grounding in international relations strengthens an approach to cross-border travel built on cultural awareness, clear stakeholder communication and careful attention to administrative requirements.

Keeps clients informed, resolves operational issues and follows each file and booking through to completion.

Tourism Operations Team Leader at Travel Pass (2024-07 – Present)

On-site: July 2024 - December 2025 | Remote from Cairo: January 2026 - Present

• Lead day-to-day team coordination for outbound delegations traveling to Latin America, including Colombia, and tourists visiting Istanbul.
• Coordinate delegation itineraries, flights, accommodation and transfers, aligning travel arrangements with group schedules and requirements.
• Oversee visa and residency documentation, review files for completeness and follow up on appointments and application progress.
• Organize incoming visitors' hotel stays, airport transfers, tours and local travel arrangements in Istanbul.
• Coordinate team priorities and follow up on outstanding client requests, documents and bookings.
• Work with travel partners and relevant authorities to address documentation requirements, booking changes and operational issues.
• Keep clients and delegation contacts informed and maintain organized, confidential application and travel records.

Tourism Operations & Visa Coordination at Eleven Stars (2023-03 – 2024-06)

Full-time, on-site

• Arranged flights, hotel stays, airport transfers and tours for individual travelers and families.
• Coordinated visa and residency paperwork, reviewed supporting documents and followed up on missing information and application requirements.
• Explained procedures and next steps to clients, coordinated appointments and kept travelers informed of progress.
• Handled booking changes and travel inquiries, working with suppliers to resolve issues before and during trips.
• Maintained organized client files, application records and reservation details.

Sports Tourism Project Manager - Seasonal at Tunaruz (2024-06 – Present)

Summer assignments: June, July and August

• Manage summer sports tourism projects and training camps, coordinating accommodation, transport and participant schedules.
• Work with athletes, accompanying families, clubs, coaches and service providers to confirm program arrangements.
• Coordinate contract documentation and follow up on agreed services, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Track preparations and resolve changes affecting travel, bookings or camp activities.

Youth Events & Conferences Coordinator at Ministry of Youth and Sports (2021-01 – 2023-03)

• Coordinated schedules, participant requirements and logistics for youth forums, conferences and national and regional initiatives.
• Liaised with government entities and organizing teams, followed up on preparations and helped resolve event logistics issues.

Sports Delegations Administration Lead at Boxing Academy Cairo (2020-01 – 2022-12)

• Managed travel documentation and visa application coordination for athletes and accompanying parents attending international competitions.
• Arranged flights, accommodation and transfers with coaches, organizers and travel providers, keeping families informed of requirements and changes.

Master's Degree in International Relations - Non-Thesis Program – Istanbul Kent University (2025)

Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management – Capital University (2021)