InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world�s most global hotel company, has announced the appointment of Guzman Muela as General Manager at the InterContinental Al Ain Resort.

Located in the luscious green Oasis City, Muela joins the property with over 10 years experience with the group. He began his career as Assistant Food & Beverage manager at InterContinental Rio, Brazil and has also worked for IHG at properties in Venezuela, Dubai and Spain as both Food & Beverage Manager and later, Executive Manager. His most recent position was at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Estepona in Costa del Sol.

In his new role, Muela will oversee all management functions with a focus on the further development of the incentives and meetings market, which is an integral part of the hotel�s business.

Michel Augier, Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO), InterContinental Hotels Group, Middle East & Africa, said, �We congratulate Muela on his appointment and are looking forward to the insights we will gain from his wide-ranging and international experience. We believe he will be a great asset to this evolving and emerging market.�

�I am thrilled to be a part of the IHG team in Al Ain as the destination continues to earn its place at the heart of the region�s corporate getaway industry,� said Muela. �The surroundings are stunning and provide the perfect backdrop for executives in need of a break from their hectic schedules,� he added.

InterContinental Al Ain Resort caters for every potential occasion, from business meetings for less than 10 guests to formal banquets for more than 1,000. The property offers a variety of �in the know� experiences ranging from dune drives, camel rides, traditional dinners and poolside events.

Not only is the hotel a getaway for corporate groups, but it is also becoming more and more popular with holiday-makers and family groups: �There are so many activities on offer for visitors to this city that it is clear to see why Al Ain is an increasingly important tourist destination, especially for families from the UAE and other Gulf countries,� said Muela.

Popular tourist attractions nearby include the impressive Jebel Hafeet Mountain, the lively Camel market, authentic livestock market, historic Sheikh Zayed's Fort, Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium and lush green oasis farms.

The captivating InterContinental Al Ain Resort is surrounded by acres of gardens and has an extensive range of restaurants to satisfy all culinary tastes. The resort is the ideal getaway that prides itself on excellence in service and being able to offer a luxurious relaxation experience.

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Notes to Editors:

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 3,700 hotels and more than 558,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. IHG owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental� Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza� Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn� Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express�, Staybridge Suites�, Candlewood Suites� and Hotel Indigo�, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club� Rewards, with over 33 million members worldwide.

IHG's portfolio within the UAE numbered six properties as of 31 March 2007, comprising two InterContinental, two Crowne Plaza and two Holiday Inn hotels

The company pioneered the travel industry�s first collaborative response to environmental issues as founder of the International Hotels and Environment Initiative (IHEI). The IHEI formed the foundations of the Tourism Partnership launched by the International Business Leaders Forum in 2004, of which IHG is still a member today. The environment and local communities remain at the heart of IHG�s global corporate responsibility focus.

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