Company secures #1 rankings in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan, with further recognition in Kuwait and the UAE in the 2026 Great Place to Work rankings
Riyadh : 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.
With IHG’s accelerated expansion across the Middle East, attracting, developing and retaining talent is fundamental to delivering on the company’s growth commitments. This recognition affirms that IHG’s workplace culture is a competitive advantage, enabling the company to build the skilled teams needed to open new hotels, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and support the region’s ambitious tourism targets.
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.”
In Saudi Arabia, IHG continues to support the Kingdom’s growing hospitality sector through initiatives such as Masarona by IHG, a flagship talent development programme designed to help Saudi nationals build long-term careers in hospitality. Meaning “Our Pathway” in Arabic, Masarona by IHG reflects IHG’s commitment to creating meaningful development opportunities for local talent in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
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.”
Through continued investment in talent development, leadership pathways, wellbeing and inclusion, IHG is strengthening the colleague experience across its hotels and corporate teams while helping shape the future of hospitality in the region. As the company continues to grow in the Middle East, it remains focused on creating an environment where colleagues can thrive, build meaningful long-term careers and contribute to the success of the business.
