Hospitality giant IHG Hotels & Resorts has named Rozenn Lavaur Fournier as its new Director of Development for Greece and Cyprus, effective October 2026. She will oversee hotel development across both markets, expanding the company’s portfolio within its Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, and Essential brand collections. The appointment aligns with IHG’s broader development strategy in Southern Europe, where the firm identifies significant growth potential.
Lavaur Fournier brings extensive experience in hotel development and market expansion across Southern Europe. Her previous senior positions include roles at Dolce Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Accor, United Hospitality Management, and Sophos Hotels. Her professional background covers hotel launches, operational expansion, market-entry strategies, project sourcing, and franchise negotiations. She has worked across France, Iberia, and Greece before taking on this new role.
As of September 30, 2026, IHG operates seven hotels in Greece and two in Cyprus. The company lists three additional properties under development in Greece and three more in Cyprus. Existing assets in Greece include the InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, InterContinental Crete, and Kimpton La Mer Crete. In Cyprus, the Hotel Indigo Larnaca is part of the Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio. Crowne Plaza Athens – City Centre and Holiday Inn Thessaloniki represent the Premium and Essential brands in Greece, while Crowne Plaza Limassol operates in Cyprus.
Hylko Versteeg, Head of Development Southern Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts, highlighted the value of Lavaur Fournier’s experience. He stated that her combination of expertise, knowledge of the Southern European market, and focus on investors will be valuable as the company builds a dedicated development presence in the region. Rozenn Lavaur Fournier expressed excitement to join the team during a period of growth, stating she looks forward to working with owners to bring IHG’s brands to more destinations.
Rozenn Lavaur Fournier will now focus on building IHG’s development pipeline in Greece and Cyprus, leveraging her experience to support the company’s expansion efforts in the region.
