IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered a management agreement with Golden Group Holding to launch the first voco-branded resort in Oman.
The opening is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, marking an expansion of IHG’s premium portfolio in the Middle East.
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The upcoming voco Al Mouj Muscat will feature 251 rooms and suites, three meeting rooms, a spa, swimming pool, fitness and business centres, parking, and a barber shop.
Guests can also get access to five dining options, including a speciality restaurant and an all-day dining venue.
IHG Hotels & Resorts India, Middle East and Africa managing director Haitham Mattar said: “We are delighted to bring the voco brand to Oman in partnership with Golden Group Holding. Al Mouj Muscat is one of the region’s most exciting lifestyle destinations, and we believe voco’s distinctive charm and premium hospitality offering make it a perfect fit for the destination.
“This signing reflects our commitment to supporting Oman Vision 2040, by contributing to the country’s tourism and economic diversification strategy.”
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By GlobalDataThe resort’s location will offer easy access to Muscat International Airport and the city’s cultural attractions.
Since its launch in 2018, voco has become IHG’s “fastest-growing” premium brand, with more than 100 hotels already open worldwide and over 95 properties in the pipeline.
Golden Group Holding chairman Sheikh Salem Al Ghazal said: “Partnering with IHG to introduce voco to Oman is a significant milestone in our journey to enhance Muscat’s hospitality offering.
“voco’s blend of informal charm and global quality perfectly complements the dynamic spirit of Al Mouj. We look forward to delivering a hotel that embodies excellence, reflects Omani hospitality, and attracts travellers from across the globe.”
IHG’s current portfolio in Oman includes nine hotels across five brands, with three additional hotels in the development pipeline expected to launch in the next three to five years.
Earlier this year, IHG expanded in Egypt with the launch of the Holiday Inn Express brand in New Administrative Capital, Cairo.
