Faculty of Tourism

Dr. Ahmed Ghaith Abd El Halim Abd El Fatah Ghaith

Contact Information
Phone number: 084 6352181
Fax number: 084 6356631
E-mail Address: aga01@fayoum.edu.eg
Office: 312 – 3rd Flour – Faculty of tourism and hotels
Post Address: Faculty of tourism and hotels – Fayyoum University – Hotel Studies department – P.O: 63514
Academic Qualifications
B. Sc.: Hotel Studies Department - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - 2007
M. Sc.: Hotel Management - "Eco-Hotels between Theory and Practice an Applied Study of South Sinai" - Fayoum University - 2014
Ph.D. : in Hotel Management, "Developing an ECO-SERVQUAL Model for Eco-lodges in Egypt " - Fayoum University - 2019
Academic Positions
Demonstrator: from 2008 to 2014
Assistant Lecturer: from 2014 to 2019
Lecturer: from 2019 Until Now
Research Interests
Modern directions in hotels management
Management science
Development of human recourses ,Physiology
Marketing , Human recourses ,Public relationships , Economics
Sustainability and Hospitality.
Service Quality & Marketing.
Leadership and Management.
Coaching &Career Development.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
Artificial intelligence and Information System Technology.
Study Abroad
2012 Study Academic courses (Research Method, Contemporary Issue in Management and Leadership, Marketing Research, Hospitality Management Operation) in master level on Exchange student agreement at Appalachian State University – Fall semester.
2011 Practical Training Course on Sustainable Tourism Development For the Middle East Region – JICA- Japan.
Work Experience
Teaching Experience
Teaching in Tourism and Hotel Program courses (Room Management - Shopping center management) in Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2022 until now.
Teaching in Business Administration in Hospitality Program courses (Tourism and Environment –Marketing in Hospitality – Air hospitality- Statistics in Hotel) in Hotel Studies Department on Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2020 until now.
Teaching in Sports Tourism Management Program courses (Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism - Economic in Tourism and Hospitality ) in Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2022 until now.
Teaching in Hotel Management Program courses (Hospitality Industry - Hotel Management – Tourism and Environment – Information Technology in Hospitality - Marketing Management, Marketing in Hospitality -Front Office Operations- Principal of Organizing and management- Hotel Economics - Principal of Statistics – Statistics in Hotel) in Hotel Studies Department on Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2019 until now.
Teaching in Eco- Tour Program courses (Environment Hotel - Principal of Organizing and management) on Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2020 until now.
Teaching in Hospitality and Tourism Program (Etiquette and Protocol - Hotel Management – Tourism and Environment – Crisis Management in Tourism - Principle of Statistics –Tourism Organization) on Institute of Tourism and Hotels in Hurghada, from 2021 to 2022.
Assistant in teaching in Hotel Management Program courses (Hotel Management – Eco tourism - Principles of Statistics - Hotel Business statistics – Hospitality Marketing - Purchasing and Storage Management- Event Management) in Hotel Studies Department on Faculty of Tourism and Hotels from, 2008 until 2018.
Member of supervision committee on graduation projects for fourth year students, Department of Hotel Management Faculty of Tourism and Hotels (e.g. Hotels, cafés, Restaurants, Resorts…etc), Fayoum University from 2008 until now.
Scientific Supervision
Master thesis under title "Impact of Green marketing in Customer purchasing Decision on Fast food restaurant at Egypt ", Hotel studies DEP, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Fayoum University, From 2022 until now.
Master thesis under title "Impact of Marketing Deception in Customer purchasing Decision on Egyptian Hotels ", Hotel studies DEP, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Fayoum University, From 2022 until now.
PH.D thesis under title "Impact of Green Star Certification in Mental Image for Hotel: Applied Study in Hotels on Hurghada on Egyptian Hotels ", Hotel studies DEP, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Fayoum University, From 2022 until now. Educational Development Project Experience
Member of team preparing and take actions competitive project for excellence in institutions of higher education - Projects Management Unit - Ministry of Higher Education -anoan project is the first Egyptian Museum across Alasor- College got first place - 2014 .
Member of a working group to apply for award presented by the Arab League (Award for Excellence in Arab Tourism Quality in Faculties of Education and Tourism Training) -2014.
Member of the preparation and implementation of Project CICAP- Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Quality Work Experience
Member of organizing committee for statistic committee - Quality Assurance Unite - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University – From 2023 until now.
Member of organizing committee for Graduations, Scientific Research, Organization Chart, Strategy planning, Staff and Educational programs Stander and statistic committee - Quality Assurance Unite - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University – From 2010 to 2023.
Coordinator of Quality Assurance unites for Hotel Studies Department - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - from 2011 to 2012.
Member of the executive structure of project Exams Evaluation System - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University from 2009 to 2012.
Member of the Committee evaluation student's satisfactions - Quality Assurance unites - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - from 2009 until 2010.
Community Work Experience
Member of Tourism Professional Council - Fayoum – from 2022 –until now.
Member of Community of Strategic Plan for Tourism Development Fayoum governorate- from 2022 –until now.
Member of Afro Asian Union, Cairo, Egypt. From 2022 –2023.
Member of Fayoum University Staff Club Council – from 2022 –until now
Member of Fayoum University Staff Club Trip and public relation committee – from 2022 –until now
Coordinator of Faculty Marketing team in Faculty of Tourism and Hotel - Fayoun University From 2021Until now.
Secretary and member of Committee Community Services and Development Environment in Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoun University from 2020 and 2023.
Coordinator of Tourism Awareness team in Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoun University from 2019 until now.
Member of Arab Training league, from 2018 to 2019.
Member of Alumni Association - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels- Fayoum University from 2018 until now.
Member of Success Team of Human Development Association - Fayoum governorate – from 2008 to 2010.
Member of Staff Club - Fayoum University – from 2008 until now.
Member of Committee to increase tourism awareness, environmental awareness and archaeological awareness for local community service - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - 2009.
Member of Committee of restaurants and hotels to serve the local community - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - 2009.
Assistant Head of the Social Committee of the Student Union of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - from 2006 to 2007.
Member of the Social Committee of the Student Union of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - from 2003 to 2005.
Student Activities Experience
Supervision of a practical training for Hotel studies DEP students –Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - 2023.
Supervision of a practical training for Hotel studies DEP students – cooperation between Stella Makadi Hotels and Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - from 2023 – until now.
Supervision of a practical training for Hotel studies DEP students – cooperation between Tolip Hotels and Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - from 2021 – until now.
Supervision of a practical training for Hotel studies DEP students – cooperation between Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx and Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University - 2015.
Supervision of summer training for students - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University – from 2008 until now.
Supervision of orientation and scientific trip for students - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University – from 2008 until now.
Participation in Orphan Day - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University from 2005 to 2009.
Coordinator and organizer of a charity event - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Fayoum University- 2006.
Participating organization and attendance in organizing charity exhibition - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum branch - Cairo University- 2004.
Participation in the activity of phones - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum branch - Cairo University - 2004.
Participating in the organization of first graduates ceremony 1998- 2003 Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum branch - Cairo University - 2004.
Organize Conferences and Events Experience
Member of the Organizing Committee the 12th International Conference on Tourism under the theme " Egyptian tourism and hospitality" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University and Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Elsada University, held in Fayoum , Egypt, 2022.
Coordinator of Talent Chief Competition - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum, Egypt, 2018.
Member of the Organizing Committee the 9th International Conference on Tourism under the theme " Egyptian tourism and hospitality" organized by the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University and Salento University, Italy, held in Marsa-Alam, Egypt, 2016.
Member of the Organizing Committee the 22nd Arab Universities Forum organized by Fayoum University and Arab League, held in Fayoum University, Egypt, 2016.
Media Coordinator of the 7th International Conference on Tourism under the theme "The tourism industry between the present challenges and the hopes of the future" organized by the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, held in Fayoum governorate, 2013.
Coordinator - Scientific Committee of the 7th International Conference on Tourism under the theme "The tourism industry between the present challenges and the hopes of the future" organized by the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, held in Fayoum governorate, 2013.
Coordinator of graduation Success Team Ceremony - Success Team of Human Development Association - Fayoum governorate – 2010.
Hotel Management Experience
Supervisor of Noris Resort in public service center on Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2018 to 2019.
Member of committee for Purchasing Food of Education Hotel – 2014.
Member of committee for preparing Education Hotel to apply ISO 9001– 2016.
Academics Administration Experience
Director of the Graduate Unit at Faculty of tourism and Hotel Fayoum University- from 2024 until now.
Coordinator of Diploma E- Marketing in Hospitality at Faculty of tourism and Hotel Fayoum University- from 2023 until now.
Coordinator of Diploma in Entrepreneurship on Restaurants at Faculty of tourism and Hotel Fayoum University- from 2022-2023.
Coordinator of agreement between Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Fayoum University – and Stella Makadi Hotels from 2023 until now.
Coordinator of agreement between Faculty of tourism and Hotel Fayoum University – and the National Company for Hotels and Tourist Services (Tolip) from 2021 until now.
Academic advisor for Business Administration in Hospitality program - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University- from 2021-until now.
Member of organizing committee for revision exam paper stander in undergraduate and postgraduate’s level - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University- 2019-2021.
Member of organizing committee for Developing new Program in postgraduates Level Such as (Event management in Hospitality – Entrepreneurship on Restaurants – E- Marketing in Hospitality – Faculty of Tourism and Hotels – Fayoum University- 2019-2020.
Member of Hotels Studies Department Council - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2019 until now.
Secretary of Hotels Studies Council Department - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2019 until 2021.
Member of committee for interviews of new postgraduates students of Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2008 until now.
Member of organizing committee for interviews of new students of Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, from 2008 until now.
Assistant Coordinator website of the Faculty Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University from 2012 to 2014.
Consulting Experience
Strategic Plan for Tourism Development Fayoum governorate- from 2022 –until now.
Marketing Consulting for the Health circle Company, Cairo, Egypt, 2022.
Marketing Consulting for MGD Company for Hotel and Tourism services, Fayoum, Egypt, 202.
Management Consulting for Olives lodge in Tunis, Fayoum, Egypt.
Training Experience ( Hotel chain – Trainning center )
Leadership in Hospitality.
Events and Meetings Management.
Public Relations Management.
Sustainable Management.
Marketing Management.
Crisis Management.
Etiquette and Protocol.
Career Development.
Training Courses
Webinar - Soft Skills - UNWTO Training Programme in Egypt for “Building Resilience of Tourism Enterprises” Held via the online Platform - Zoom Application – 2021.
Webinar - Structuralism in Research and Criticism: The Openness and Closeness Debate -Held via the online Platform - Zoom Application - Academics & Researchers Platforms (IFAD)-2021
Webinar- Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Social Science Studies Debate -Held via the online Platform - Zoom Application - Academics & Researchers Platforms (IFAD)-2021.
Training course – Self-evaluation in Higher Education Establishment - National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) - Egypt - 2020.
Training course – Strategic Planning in Higher Education Establishment - National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) - Egypt – 2020.
Training course - Management Research Team - Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2019.
Training course – (Coaching- Patters of Trainees – Training Course Design - Patters of Personality- Developing Multiple Intelligences) Arab Training league – Egypt- 2018.
Training course – Using Bank El Marfa - Digital Library Units of Fayoum University - 2018.
Training course - Negotiation Skill - Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2017.
Training course - Financial and legal aspects of University Work - Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2017.
Training course – Preparing for ISO 9001:2008- Future Development Institution – Egypt- 2016.
Training course - Competitive Research Projects - Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2017.
Training course - Evaluation Methods and Exams - Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2016.
Training course - Thinking Skills - Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2016.
Training course – Proposal Writing and Research Design Seminar in Social Science for Junior Faculty in Egyptian Public University – Arab Families Working Group –Egypt - 2016.
Training course - Effective Communication Skills - Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2015.
Training course - Paraphrasing and Reviewing Literature - DAAD Kairo Akdemie – 2016.
Training course - Project Management – DAAD- Cairo Academia – 2015.
Training course - Proposal Writing Social Sciences - DAAD - Cairo Academia – 2013.
Training course - Writing Research Proposal - DAAD - Cairo Academia – 2013.
Training course – Pre Local TOFEL Test course – language and Translate Center of Fayoum University-2014.
Practical Training course - Social Science Research Method for Guiding Policy and Evaluation with Application on Development Cancers in Arab Countries- Social Research Center of American University in Cairo –2012.
Training course – Pre ICDL Test course – Center of language and Translate Fayoum University - 2014.
Training course – Course Description – Quality Unite of Fayoum University-2010.
Training course – Photoshop Program –Technology and Information Center of Fayoum University-2009.
Training course – Evaluating Institute –Quality Unite of Fayoum University-2009.
Training course – E- Content –Technology and Information Center of Fayoum University with Microsoft Company - 2009.
Practical training course – Leader Preparation Program – leader Preparation Institute - Helwan University - 2009.
Training courses –Art of Effective Communication - Canadian Training Center of Human Development- Cairo -2008.
Training course – Crisis Management and Problem Solving- Center of service social and development Environment- Fayoum University - 2008.
Training course – Effective Communication – Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2008.
Training course – Effective Presentation – Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2008.
Training course – Test System and Student Assessment – Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2008.
Training course – Quality Standards in Learning Process – Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) - 2008.
Training course – Credit Hour System – Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) – 2008.
Training course –Use of Technology learning Process – Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) – 2008.
Training course – Scientific Publications– Developing Capacity of Faculty Members and Leaders of Fayoum University (FLDP) – 2008.
Training course – English Conversation Programme – British Council - from 2005 to 2006.
Previous Training Courses
Participatiom in making the first tourism festival from (18-3-2006 ) to (30-3-2006) and second festival from (17-3-2007) to (19-3-2007)for Fayoum university .
Training consultant
English course , conversation course by ( British Council ) from (15-4-2006) to (3-10-2006) .
Participation in supervision on the training course of the student unions from (25-1-2008) to (30-1-2008) .
Conferences & Workshops & Forums
Participating in “The Second Arab Coaching Forum” Cairo, Egypt, 2022.
Participating and organizing 13th International Conference on Tourism under the theme “Egyptian Tourism and Hospitality" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, held in Fayoum, Egypt, 2022.
Participating and speaking in "Green Marketing in Egypt: Opportunities and challenges " organized by Zewal city of Science and Technology Cairo, Egypt, 2022.
Participating in "Arab Coaching Forum" Hold via the online Platform - Zoom Application – 2021.
Participating in "For the Fourth Tourism Forum: Virtual tourist destinations: sustainability and the power of attraction" – Held via the online Platform - Zoom Application –.University of Shariah – 2021.
Participating in "The first Arab Forum for entrepreneurship between planning, implementation and the future of investment” powered by Obor and Gosorr, Cairo, Egypt, 2020.
Participating and organizing 12th International Conference on Tourism under the theme “Egyptian tourism and hospitality" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, held in Fayoum, Egypt, 2018.
Participating in "the Arab Sustainable Development Week - Third Edition " organized by the League of Arab States cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, the World Bank, the United Nations and the European Cairo, Egypt, 2019.
Participating in workshop on Future Path Essentials - under theme "Future Leader in Developing Work" organized by Mask Foundation, Cairo, Egypt, 2019.
Participating in workshop on Egyptian Italian Environmental Cooperation Project Phase 3 under theme "Economic Business Plan for Ecotourism in Fayoum PAs- Fayoum Green Destination 2020-2030 " organized by Ministry of Environmental, UNDP, Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, Egypt, 2019.
Participating on Conference under the theme "Arab Cooperation in Face of Terrorism and Economic Development " organized by Arab Training league and Council of Arab Economic in League of Arab States held in Cairo, Egypt, 2018.
Participating and organizing the 11th International Conference on Tourism under the theme " Egyptian tourism and hospitality" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Bournemouth University- UK and Salento University- Italy, held in El Luxor, Egypt, 2018.
Participating and organizing the 10th International Conference on Tourism under the theme " Egyptian tourism and hospitality" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, Bournemouth University- UK and Salento University- Italy, held in Sharm El Shiek, Egypt, 2017.
Participating and organizing "the 22nd Arab Universities Fourm" organized by Fayoum University and Arab League, held in Fayoum University,Egypt, 2016.
Participating and organizing the 9th International Conference on Tourism under the theme " Egyptian tourism and hospitality" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University and Salento University, Italy, held in Marsa-Alam, Egypt, 2016.
Participating in workshop "Toward Socially- Responsible and Sustainable Management Education& Practice" organized by Federation of Egyptian industries, International Labour Organization, Germany University in Cairo, Egypt , 2015.
Participating in International Conference on Tourism under the theme " Prospects Tourism cooperation between Egypt and Africa" organized by the Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotels and computer, held in Alexandria, Egypt, 2015.
Participating and organizing the 8th International Conference on Tourism under the theme "Egyptian tourism and hospitality industry in the current challenges" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, held in Fayoum, Egypt, 2014.
Participating in workshop "Evaluation Methods of Training Course" organized by JICA Egypt Office, 2013.
Participating and organizing the 7th International Conference on Tourism under the theme "The tourism industry between the present challenges and the hopes of the future" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, held in Fayoum, Egypt, 2013.
Participating and organizing the 6th International Conference on Tourism under the theme "Egyptian and Arab tourism in the global changes" organized by Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Fayoum University, held in Fayoum, Egypt, 2012.
Participating the 1 the International Conference on Tourism under the theme "Marketing Alexandria from local destination an international destination" organized by the Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotels and computer, held in Alexandria, Egypt, 2010.
Theses
Eco-Hotels Between Theory and Practice An Applied Study of South Sinai
Publication
Ghaith, A., Abdel – wahab, M., Mayouf, M., Qoura, Omar.(2019). Profiling Eco-lodge Guests. International Journal of Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality (IJHTH) Vol 13, Issue 2.
Ghaith, A., Abdel – wahab, M., Mayouf, M., Qoura, Omar.,(2019). Eco-guest’ Quality Perception in Egyptian Eco-lodge - ECO-SERVQUAL. International Journal of Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality (IJHTH) Vol 13, Issue 2.
Hassen, M, and Ghaith, A,(2011). Impact of local people change in Tourism Grows. Journal of Tourism Research, Ministry of tourism in Egypt, oct, 2011.
Honors & Certification
A certificate of appreciation from Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Council for participation in development of educational programs at postgraduate level, 2022.
A certificate of appreciation from Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Council for participation in community services, 2021.
Appreciation certificate on occasion of obtaining a PhD degree on Science Day at Fayoum University -2019.
Certificate of Appreciation on occasion of scientific publication on Science Day at Fayoum University-2019.
Appreciation certificate on occasion of obtaining a master's degree on Science Day at Fayoum University -2015.
Certificate of Appreciation on occasion of passing practical training course - Social Science Research Method for Guiding Policy and Evaluation with Application on Development Cancers in Arab Countries- Social Research Center of American University in Cairo –2012.
Discretional Certification introduced from Planning, Researches and Training Sector in Egyptian Tourism Ministry for winning with the third position in contest of Tourist Researches Magazine- 2011.
A certificate of appreciation Fayoum University, on the occasion gets to first place on Hotel Studies- 2007.
A certificate of appreciation - PARC Public Administration - Faculty of Politics and Economics and Political Science - Cairo University _ to mark the effective participation cycle about raising the level of political awareness of young people- 2005.
A certificate of appreciation Faculty of Tourism and Hotels - Cairo University - on the occasion of the active participation in the activity of phones- 2004.