IHG’s voco Beirut Central District opens its doors

IHG’s voco Beirut Central District opens its doors

IHG’s voco Beirut Central District debuts in Lebanon

IHG® Hotels & Resorts has officially introduced its premium brand, voco, to Beirut, Lebanon, under a franchise agreement with DIA SARL. The hotel, rebranded as voco Beirut Central District, opened its doors at the November 2024. The new addition, adds 127 stylish rooms to IHG’s growing portfolio in the country.

Strategically located in one of Beirut’s most prestigious neighborhoods, voco Beirut Central District enjoys proximity to popular attractions, including the vibrant Zaitunay Bay, Beirut Waterfront, and the bustling Beirut Souks. Guests can enjoy premium accommodations alongside world-class amenities, such as an outdoor pool, a relaxing spa, and a state-of-the-art gym. The property also caters to business travelers with a business center, a dedicated theater area, and four versatile meeting rooms.

Food enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel’s diverse dining options.

Haitham Mattar, managing director for India, the Middle East, and Africa at IHG Hotels & Resorts, expressed his enthusiasm for the brand’s arrival in Lebanon:”This expansion reinforces our commitment to the region, where we continue to attract travelers with exceptional hospitality, cultural richness, and cosmopolitan flair. We are proud to expand our footprint in the Levant region and deliver memorable guest experiences in Beirut.”

Since its global launch in 2018, voco has experienced rapid growth, with multiple openings across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, including prominent markets like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt. The addition of voco Beirut Central District marks the brand’s first presence in the Levant region, further diversifying IHG’s offerings.

 

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Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.

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