IHG Hotels and Resorts reveal their first voatrois property in Oman, with the signing of voatrois Muscat Al Mouj.
In a significant move, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for the first voco hotel in the Sultanate of Oman - voco Muscat Al Mouj. The beachfront resort, set to open in Q4 of 2025, will be a strategic addition to IHG's expanding portfolio in the region [1][2][5].
Located in the prestigious Al Mouj waterfront district of Muscat, voco Muscat Al Mouj will be a stone's throw away from luxury residences, a yacht marina, a championship golf course, and high-end retail and dining venues. The property will offer 251 elegantly designed rooms and suites, along with five distinct dining experiences, including an all-day dining venue, a specialty restaurant, and a lobby lounge [1][2].
The hotel's central location in the Al Mouj Muscat neighbourhood of Oman's capital caters to both business and leisure travelers. With this addition, IHG's premium portfolio will be expanded across the Middle East, further strengthening its presence in the region [3].
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director of IHG Hotels & Resorts, India, Middle East & Africa, expressed delight about bringing the voco brand to Oman. He said, "We are thrilled to partner with Golden Group Holding to introduce voco to Oman. This signing marks a significant milestone for us as we continue to grow our premium brand presence in the Middle East." [1][2]
Sheikh Salem Al Ghazal, Chairman of Golden Group Holding, shared similar sentiments, expressing excitement about partnering with IHG to introduce voco to Oman. "We are proud to partner with IHG to bring the voco brand to Oman. We believe that this partnership will create a unique hospitality experience for our guests," he said [1][2].
voco, known for blending boutique hotel warmth with international reliability since its launch in 2018, will mark its entry into the Omani market with this development. IHG currently operates 9 hotels across five brands in Oman, including Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental, and Six Senses [4].
Vicky Karantzavelou, the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Media Network, has written extensively about this development. Vicky holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration and a Master in Business Administration (MBA). She has edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines [6].
References:
[1] IHG Hotels & Resorts. (2022). Press Release: IHG signs management agreement for voco Muscat Al Mouj. [Online] Available at: https://www.ihgplc.com/media/en/press-releases/ihg-signs-management-agreement-for-voco-muscat-al-mouj
[2] Hotel Management. (2022). IHG signs voco Muscat Al Mouj. [Online] Available at: https://www.hotelmanagement.net/development/ihg-signs-voco-muscat-al-mouj
[3] Hotelier Middle East. (2022). IHG to open first voco hotel in Oman. [Online] Available at: https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/news/ihg-to-open-first-voco-hotel-in-oman
[4] IHG Hotels & Resorts. (2022). Hotels in Oman. [Online] Available at: https://www.ihg.com/hotels/us/en/o/om
[5] IHG Hotels & Resorts. (2022). voco Hotels. [Online] Available at: https://www.ihg.com/voco/hotels/us/en/overview
[6] Media Network. (2022). About Vicky Karantzavelou. [Online] Available at: https://www.medianetwork.global/about-us/team/
This new voco hotel, voco Muscat Al Mouj, will not only cater to both business and leisure travelers but also contribute to the economy by providing a unique hospitality experience. The technology-infused property, with its elegant design and distinct dining venues, will reflect a modern lifestyle while blending the boutique hotel warmth with international reliability, as characteristic of the voco brand.
