Wishes and Expectations

Wishes and Expectations

Exceeding guests’ expectations is all too familiar to hospitality professionals and is something we strive to do on a daily basis, but what if the tables were turned? As the year winds down, we thought it would be an interesting idea to present the wishes and expectations of our dear friends in the industry, with the intention of gauging their reactions and finding out if 2020 will exceed their own expectations.

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The Investment Fund and InterContinental Hotels Group renew partnership

The Investment Fund and InterContinental Hotels Group renew partnership

The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) renewed the management agreements to manage Crowne Plaza Amman, Crowne Plaza Resort & Spa Dead Sea and Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea for a ten-year period. The agreements were signed by Kholoud Saqqaf, SSIF CEO and Vice Chairperson of...

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Fast-tracking  the next generation of hospitality leaders

Fast-tracking the next generation of hospitality leaders

We turn the tables on top hoteliers and ask them the hard-hitting questions you want answered. Here’s what they said…

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IHG set to grow room count by 30% in 3-5 years

IHG set to grow room count by 30% in 3-5 years

IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced plans to grow by almost 30% (by number of rooms) in the Middle East over the next 3 to 5 years, as the company opens 37 hotels in its current pipeline.

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Staybridge to debut in Kuwait

Staybridge to debut in Kuwait

InterContinental Hotels has a strong heritage in Kuwait, which is a major market for us, Pascal Gauvin said.

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IHG’s Pascal Gauvin reveals the key to enabling high value growth

IHG’s Pascal Gauvin reveals the key to enabling high value growth

We are looking at expanding our presence in new markets such Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, in North Africa.

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A Snapshot of Tomorrow’s Hospitality Industry Today – IHG

A Snapshot of Tomorrow’s Hospitality Industry Today – IHG

Pascal Gauvin, managing director for the IMEA region of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), highlights the specific programs used to recruit, retain and develop the skills of the employees working in the hotel industry

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