Ryan Cornelio has been appointed as Commercial Director at InterContinental Muscat

InterContinental Muscat, an iconic urban beachfront resort in Muscat's diplomatic quarter with direct beach access, lush gardens, and views of the Hajar Mountains, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Cornelio as Commercial Director. Located just minutes from the Royal Opera House and Mutrah Souk, the hotel is renowned for refined coastal elegance and authentic Omani hospitality.

Ryan Cornelio

A seasoned commercial strategist with deep familiarity with Oman's hospitality landscape, Ryan brings a wealth of experience across Asia and the Middle East. His transformative leadership has consistently driven revenue growth, expanded market share, and enhanced brand visibility, all while cultivating inclusive and high-performing teams.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ryan has spearheaded high-achieving commercial teams in pivotal markets including India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, and Oman, through influential roles with distinguished brands such as Marriott International, Accor, IHHR Hospitality, and ONYX Hospitality Group.

Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, the hotel features 270 rooms and suites, seven signature dining venues, and a comprehensive portfolio of meeting and event spaces, including Jabrin Ballroom and multiple indoor and outdoor venues. InterContinental Muscat continues to stand as one of the capital's most established luxury destinations.

Ryan Cornelio is an alumnus of Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) – Class of 2005.

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand with over 220 hotels spanning 70 countries and representing over 73,350 bedrooms around the world. Founded by Pan American Airways Founder, Juan Trippe in 1946, InterContinental is guided by the belief in the power of travel to expand the mind and connect cultures.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has over 6,000 open hotels in over 100 countries, and more than 1,900 in the development pipeline.