IHG Hotels and Resorts recognised as a top employer across the Middle East

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been recognised as a top employer across the Middle East in the 2026 Great Place to Work rankings, reinforcing its strong people-first culture and employer brand across one of the company’s most important growth regions.

Recognition
- Ranked #1 Best Workplace in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan.
- Additional recognition in Kuwait and the UAE.
- Awarded by the Great Place to Work rankings 2026.

Why It Matters
- Reinforces IHG’s people-first culture and strong employer brand in a key growth region.
- Supports the Middle East’s ambitious tourism targets by building skilled teams to open new hotels and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Leadership Voices
- Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa:
> “Taking care of people is at the heart of what we do… fostering inclusive, high-performing environments that enable our teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.”
- Maher Abou Nasr, Managing Director – Saudi Arabia:
Highlighted the importance of Masarona by IHG, a flagship talent development programme for Saudi nationals, aligned with Vision 2030.

Talent Development
- Initiatives include Masarona by IHG, IHG Academy, and broader learning and leadership pathways.
- Focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement to strengthen the colleague experience.

Big Picture
This recognition underscores IHG’s commitment to being not just a hospitality leader, but also an employer of choice — investing in people to shape the future of hospitality in the Middle East.