The Chief Executive of My Time Group of Companies, Alhassan Karim has been awarded Most Outstanding in Accommodation Experience and the Young CEO in the Hospitality Industry in Africa.

Mr Karim was adjudged winner of these categories at the third edition of the Africa Outstanding Professionals Awards held in Tanzania.

The award scheme is a pan-African one, designed to identify and publicly recognise capable and accomplished professionals across the various delineated fields of activity.

The awards scheme is open to indigenous Africans and foreign nationals who are domiciled and professionally active in Africa.

The awards aim to encourage and promote professionalism in socio-economic activity all around the continent to support efforts to make Africa competitive within the emergent global economy and society, and to directly identify professionals who are world-class in their activities.

Speaking in an interview, Mr Karim was thrilled to have been recognising on such a renowned platform. He also expressed his gratitude to the organisers for undertaking the course.

The CEO of My Time Group Of Companies is a remarkable young entrepreneur who hails from Tamale. Despite humble beginnings, his passion for the hospitality industry led him to carve out his path to success.

A decade ago, fueled by earnings from his video editing ventures, he ambitiously constructed a seven-room guest house.

Within two years of launching the guest house, he expanded his vision and inaugurated a two-star hotel, Mytime Hotels, in Tamale. The grand opening took place in November 2023, marking a significant milestone in his entrepreneurial journey.

In addition to his ventures in the hospitality sector, the CEO has diversified his portfolio to include real estate holdings and a delivery service. Notably, he also owns rental properties in Dubai, South Africa, and Ghana.