10 hoteliers share their formulas for sustainable success
The regional hotel industry is known for its remarkable resilience, constantly pivoting to meet the changing demands of guests.
Taking the lead: 12 inspirational hoteliers
Hospitality is one of the most rewarding industries out there, which is why so many professionals dedicate their lives to the business. We checked in with 12 hoteliers to hear how their careers began, the lessons they’ve learned and shared since joining the profession and what the next chapter of the industry’s growth story looks like.
Haitham Mattar, IHG’s transformational leader
Years of experience in building high-performing teams has led Haitham Mattar to his current position of managing director for India, Middle East and Africa at IHG, as well as his role on the Development Tourism Board of the UAE. We spoke to the transformational hospitality, travel and tourism leader to learn more about his management style and his future plans for the brand.
10K new rooms to boost IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Saudi portfolio until 2025
IHG is adding +10,000 rooms to the KSA’s supply in the next two to three years, boosting tourism infrastructure to cater to diverse audiences.
IHG signs second hotel in KSA with RIVA Development Company
IHG currently operates 38 hotels across five brands in KSA, with a further 20 hotels in the development pipeline.
IHG expands in Egypt by signing Holiday Inn New Assiut Asayla
IHG has a legacy in Egypt, having opened its first hotel in the 1980s. It now operates +2,000 rooms and has more than 800 in the pipeline.
IHG to open seven new hotels across the KSA
Most hotels under the agreement are expected to be greenfield projects and will represent the best in class products.
Haitham Mattar joins IHG Hotels & Resorts as managing director
Mattar joins IHG from the Saudi Ministry of Tourism where, as senior advisor and a member of the Executive Leadership Committee.
Raki Philipps replaces Haitham Mattar as RAKTDA CEO
Phillips has worked for some of the world’s most renowned global brands, including Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Universal Studios.
AHIC 2019: Synchronized for success
The need for synchronization between master developers, owners and operators will be increasingly critical as demand for sustainable tourism grows, Jonathan Worsley, founder of the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), tells Hospitality News Middle East
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