Haitham Mattar, IHG’s transformational leader

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.

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10K new rooms to boost IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Saudi portfolio until 2025

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.

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IHG rebrands Qatar property to debut voco in Doha

IHG rebrands Qatar property to debut voco in Doha

Spanning 46 floors, West Bay, voco Doha West Bay Suites offers 396 rooms and suites restaurant and lounges.

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IHG opens first Crowne Plaza Hotel in Egypt

IHG opens first Crowne Plaza Hotel in Egypt

Part of the Arkan Plaza, the Crowne Plaza features 178 rooms and suites, a variety of F&B outlets, and different others amenities.

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Toward a more sustainable IHG: scents to be part of the brand experience

Toward a more sustainable IHG: scents to be part of the brand experience

Byredo amenities will be rolled out across properties in a first milestone under IHG’s goal to eliminate single use items by 2030.

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IHG announces the second Hotel Indigo property in KSA

IHG announces the second Hotel Indigo property in KSA

Due to open in early 2026, the Hotel Indigo Resort will be located in Durrat Al Arus, a recreational neighborhood north of Jeddah.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs InterContinental Cairo New Capital

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs InterContinental Cairo New Capital

Featuring 300 rooms, InterContinental Cairo New Capital will be located in the New Capital, which was built as part of Egypt Vision 2030.

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IHG has announced its 11th property in Riyadh

IHG has announced its 11th property in Riyadh

IHG operates 37 hotels in the KSA across five brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites and voco.

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IHG to open InterContinental Resort Red Sea

IHG to open InterContinental Resort Red Sea

IHG currently operates 37 hotels in KSA across five brands, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites and voco.

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InterContinental Cairo Citystars welcomes new hotel manager

InterContinental Cairo Citystars welcomes new hotel manager

Zaki brings an experience that spans over 20 years in the hospitality sector at some of the world’s leading hotel groups

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