IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the promotion of Philipp Economou to regional general manager for Oman, Luxury and Lifestyle - Qatar and Bahrain, effective immediately.
In this expanded role, Mr Economou will oversee the operations of IHG’s Luxury and Lifestyle brands in these key markets.
He brings a wealth of experience to this position, having led operations across various IHG properties in key markets including Greece, Spain, France, Miami, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, and Bahrain.
Prior to this promotion, Mr Economou served as area general manager for Bahrain and Oman, demonstrating exceptional leadership and driving significant growth in these markets.
Under his leadership, InterContinental Bahrain has achieved significant milestones in diversity and inclusion.
The hotel now boasts a diverse workforce representing nearly 30 nationalities, an 8 per cent increase compared to 2021.
The hotel has also actively collaborated with the Labour Ministry to increase the number of Bahraini employees, achieving a 68pc increase in local headcount.
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