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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
