With over two decades of hospitality expertise, Sayed Tayoun, Cluster General Manager of InterContinental Abu Dhabi and InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi, leads two of the capital’s most prestigious properties. A long-serving IHG leader, Sayed has held senior roles across Qatar, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai Festival City, where he oversaw over 1,500 rooms, 11 restaurants, and a major events centre. Today, he channels that depth of experience into blending the heritage prestige of InterContinental Abu Dhabi with the refined living of InterContinental Residences, enhancing service standards and creating memorable guest experiences for both international travellers and the local community.
Sayed’s leadership is defined by innovation and impact. At Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park, he steered the hotel from pre-opening to market outperformance, achieving ADRs 20% above market average and hosting high-level delegations such as the COP28 Presidential visit. His rollout of an E-Menu system boosted F&B sales by 32%, while McGettigan’s at Science Park hit its first-year revenue target in just six months. Both properties ranked among the Top 5 IHG hotels in IMEA for guest satisfaction, a testament to Sayed’s commitment to service, detail, and team culture.
A strong advocate for sustainable hospitality, Sayed pioneered eco-conscious initiatives including an in-house water bottling plant and a no single-use plastics policy, earning recognition as a Sustainable Hospitality Partner. Fluent in Arabic, English, and conversational French, he combines commercial acumen with cultural fluency to drive operational excellence, team development, and sustainable growth, cementing his place as one of the region’s most dynamic GMs.
