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Speaking with TravelTV Middle East at the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, Haitham Mattar – Managing Director MEA and South West Asia, IHG Hotels and Resorts shared that this week is among the busiest in Riyadh with World Economic Forum and Future Hospitality Summit taking place simultaneously in the city of Riyadh. He reiterated that the hotels are enjoying a great return as they are operating in full swing. IHG Hotels and Resorts is the largest hotel operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with many properties in Mecca, Madinah and Riyadh. Mattar reiterated that the government of Saudi Arabia’s flexibility in visa has created many visitors to explore the kingdom and the MICE and event sector has grown exponentially over the past few months. He reiterated that the city of Riyadh has seen multiple events over the past few months which has brought in visitors from across the globe. Their foot print has been growing right throughout the past few years and they will focus more in the Kingdom in bringing new brands to the kingdom and introducing their brands across the different cities.

It was announced that Haitham Galal has been appointed as the General Manager of the Tower Plaza Hotel Dubai. Galal will oversee the repositioning of the hotel including all recruitment. He will play an active part in promoting The Tower Plaza Hotel as a leisure destination. Engaging with the local community is a key focus for Haitham and the hotel. Prior to joining the hotel, Haitham, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, was cluster operation manager at the Novotel Al Bustan Abu Dhabi, and prior to this spent his time with IHG,  Accor and Rotana in different positions.