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IHG appoints new Managing Director for IMEA region
DUBAI, 10 hours, 51 minutes ago IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as Managing Director of India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA), effective April 18. Mattar is a well-known industry veteran in the IMEA region, with over 25 years of experience in hospitality and tourism and an outstanding network across the industry. In his new role with IHG, Mattar will take on a broad leadership agenda to drive IHG’s business in the Middle East, Africa and the South West Asia region, covering both development and operations responsibilities across a portfolio of 165 operational hotels and a strong pipeline of over 100 properties, representing IHG’s brands across luxury and lifestyle, premium, essentials and suites collections.
IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Haitham Mattar as MD of India, Middle East & Africa
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IHG Hotels & Resorts appoints Haitham Mattar as MD of India, Middle East & Africa
Saurabh Sinha / TNN / Apr 7, 2021, 20:58 IST
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NEW DELHI: Leading global hospitality chain IHG Hotels & Resorts has appointed industry veteran Haitham Mattar as managing director of India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA), with effect from April 18, 2021. Haitham, who has spent over 25 years in hospitality and tourism, will drive IHG business in the region, “covering both development and operations responsibilities across a portfolio of 165 operational hotels and a pipeline of over 100 properties across luxury and lifestyle, premium, essentials and suites collections.”
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Haitham Mattar as managing director for India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA).
Mattar is a well-known industry leader in the IMEA region, with over 25 years of experience in hospitality and tourism and an outstanding network across the industry.
Haitham Mattar said: “I am delighted to join the IHG family once again and have an opportunity to lead such a diverse region with enormous potential.
“The tourism and hospitality landscape in IMEA has transformed significantly in recent years, providing us with a tremendous opportunity to offer world-class hospitality options to both domestic and international travellers.