KSA in the limelight with Maher Abou Nasr, IHG hotels & resorts’ VP of operations
Maher Abou Nasr, vice president of operations, IHG Hotels & Resorts in KSA, shares his insight into Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry and IHG’s ambitions in the KSA market.
On the go with Dani Demerjian CGM of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences
Dani Demerjian, cluster general manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi, discusses the hospitality landscape and his plans for the InterContinental Abu Dhabi properties.
IHG’s Hotel Indigo set to open in Saudi Arabia in 2025
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, announced the signing of a management agreement with Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City for a new Hotel Indigo located in Riyadh along Wadi Hanifa. Set to open in 2025, the new hotel is part of IHG’s robust growth plans across various new developments.
Georges Mansour appointed executive chef of InterContinental Jordan
InterContinental Jordan has appointed Georges Mansour as its new executive chef to oversee the hotel’s culinary activities. He brings with him over two decades of experience working in upscale hotels and fine-dining establishments.
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Skills Academy goes global
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its training program to include core learning content in eight additional languages, making it a truly global resource for the hospitality industry and early career workers worldwide.
IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints new GM for Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park
With more than 20 years’ experience in hospitality operations and commercial leadership, Sayed Tayoun has been leading teams across different IHG brands.
IHG signs InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Dana Bay Tourism Company to open InterContinental Al Khobar Dana Bay and expand its luxury footprint in the kingdom.
IHG signs Hotel Indigo Jeddah
Opening in Q1 2028, IHG’s Hotel Indigo Jeddah will comprise 267 hotel rooms and 173 serviced apartments.
IHG signs a new generation InterContinental Hotel with Al Ajlan Company in Riyadh
IHG® Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its luxury portfolio in the kingdom with the signing of a management agreement with Al Ajlan Company for InterContinental Hotel & Residences.
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.
