Rabindra Kattel - In a major milestone for the global hospitality industry, IHG Hotels & Resorts has celebrated a landmark achievement after its flagship luxury brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, was recognized as the Best Hotel Brand Worldwide - reinforcing its position among the world’s most influential names in premium travel and hospitality.
At the center of the achievement stands Haitham Mattar, whose leadership across the Middle East, Africa and South West Asia has helped strengthen the brand’s global presence and elevate guest experience standards across key international markets.
In a public message celebrating the accomplishment, Mattar credited the success to thousands of hotel professionals across the region, emphasizing that global recognition is built not only by iconic properties but by the people who deliver exceptional guest experiences every day.
The recognition was further amplified by a strong regional performance across major hospitality categories:
InterContinental Residences Dubai Business Bay - recognized as Best New Business Hotel
InterContinental Abu Dhabi - awarded Best Business Hotel in Abu Dhabi
InterContinental Citystars Cairo - named Best Business Hotel in Egypt
InterContinental Dubai Festival City - awarded Best Bleisure Hotel in the UAE
Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District - recognized as Best Airport Hotel
Industry observers see the achievement as another signal of the growing influence of Middle Eastern hospitality brands and leadership on the global tourism stage.
Closing his message, Mattar highlighted a vision focused on sustained excellence, innovation and shaping the future of hospitality through people, partnerships and service standards.
“Awards are not won by buildings alone - they are earned by the people behind the experience.”
