Michael MartinInterContinental Hotels Group ( IHG ) announces the appointment of Michael Martin as General Manager of InterContinental Dubai Marina and Regional General Manager overseeing 10 hotels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Michael brings with him more than 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry, out of which he has spent 22 years with IHG . He moves to the UAE from China where he lived for four years, first as Area General Manager in West Guangdong, and in the latter years as Area General Manager overseeing IHG operations across three brands in the Sichuan province. During his stint in China he opened two Crowne Plaza hotels and was responsible for the development of four other properties. Prior to that, Michael worked extensively in Central London and across the UK, managing 22 properties across the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands.