IHG Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as a top employer in the Middle East in the 2026 Great Place to Work rankings, highlighting its strong people-first culture and growing employer brand across a key expansion region.
The recognition comes
as the company continues to accelerate its growth in the Middle East, where
attracting and retaining talent is central to supporting its hospitality
development plans and delivering high-quality guest experiences.
IHG said its workplace
culture plays a vital role in building skilled teams to support the opening of
new hotels and the region’s wider tourism ambitions.
In Saudi Arabia, the
group continues to invest in local talent through initiatives such as Masarona
by IHG, a programme aimed at developing hospitality careers for Saudi nationals
in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
The programme reflects
IHG’s commitment to long-term workforce development and supporting the
Kingdom’s expanding tourism and hospitality sector.
Haitham Mattar,
Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels &
Resorts, said: “Being recognised as a top employer across multiple Middle Eastern markets is
something we are incredibly proud of, because it reflects the culture our
colleagues have helped create every day. At IHG, taking care of people is at
the heart of what we do. As we continue to grow across the region, this
recognition reinforces the importance of fostering inclusive, high-performing
environments that enable our teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences and
support our owners. It also reflects our continued focus on strengthening
engagement, wellbeing and leadership at every level, ensuring our culture
remains a true differentiator as we continue to expand and strengthen our
presence across the region.”
Maher Abou Nasr, Managing Director - Saudi Arabia, IHG Hotels & Resorts, added: “Saudi Arabia remains one of IHG’s most important growth markets globally, and being recognised as the #1 Best Workplace in the Kingdom reflects the strong culture our teams have built together. Through programmes such as Masarona by IHG, alongside initiatives like IHG Academy and broader learning and development opportunities, we are investing in the next generation of Saudi hospitality talent and creating meaningful career pathways for local colleagues. This recognition reinforces our commitment to nurturing local talent, strengthening engagement and contributing to the Kingdom’s tourism ambitions under Vision 2030.” -TradeArabia News Service
