IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the promotion of Philipp Economou to the position of regional general manager for Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain, effective January 2025.
Mr. Economou, a graduate of the Swiss Alpine Center (SAC) in Switzerland, based at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain, has served as the head of operations in Bahrain and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and then assumed the role of general manager for Bahrain and Oman, before being promoted to regional general manager.
He joined IHG Hotels & Resorts in 1995 and his extensive experience includes leadership roles at IHG hotels in Greece, Spain, France, Miami, Abu Dhabi, Fujaira,h and Bahrain.
According to IHG, “With more than 27 years of experience in operations, Mr. Economou has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead and inspire. His commitment to talent development and diversity has earned him significant recognition, including the 2022 IMEA Talent Impact Award.
Mr. Economou, with an emphasis on the importance of both guests and the workforce, is known for his people-centric leadership style. He fosters a culture of service excellence and innovation, driving high-performing teams to create exceptional and memorable experiences. His leadership skills have played a crucial role in the success of the hotels he manages.”
RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, Greek islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece, Greek destinations, Greek travel market, Greek tourism statistics, Greek tourism report
