IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has appointed Rozenn Lavaur Fournier as Director of Development for Greece and Cyprus, effective October 2026.
In her new role, Rozenn will oversee hotel development across both markets. Her responsibilities include expanding IHG’s portfolio across its Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium and Essential brand collections.
The appointment forms part of IHG’s development strategy in Southern Europe, where the company sees opportunities to expand its presence in Greece and Cyprus.
Rozenn Lavaur Fournier’s Hotel Development Experience
Rozenn brings experience in hotel development and market expansion across Southern Europe. She previously held senior positions at Dolce Hotels & Resorts, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Accor, United Hospitality Management and Sophos Hotels.
Her professional experience covers hotel launches and operational expansion, market-entry strategies, project sourcing and evaluation, as well as franchise and management agreement negotiations.
She has worked across France, Iberia, Greece and other Southern European markets. She will now focus on building IHG’s development pipeline in Greece and Cyprus.
IHG’s Hotel Portfolio in Greece and Cyprus
IHG identifies Greece and Cyprus as important growth markets in Southern Europe, citing international travel demand and continued investment from hotel owners.
Its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in Greece includes InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, InterContinental Crete and Kimpton La Mer Crete. In Cyprus, the collection includes Hotel Indigo Larnaca.
Meanwhile, IHG’s wider Premium and Essential portfolio includes Crowne Plaza Athens – City Centre and Holiday Inn Thessaloniki in Greece, as well as Crowne Plaza Limassol in Cyprus.
As of 30 September 2026, IHG operates seven hotels in Greece, with another three in its development pipeline. In Cyprus, the company has two open hotels and three more in development.
These existing properties and planned projects provide a base for further expansion across established and emerging destinations in both countries.
IHG Executives Comment on the Appointment
Hylko Versteeg, Head of Development Southern Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said:
“It is a pleasure to welcome Rozenn to IHG. She brings a strong combination of hotel development expertise, in-depth knowledge of Greece, Cyprus and the wider Southern European market, and a clear focus on owners and investors. Her experience, regional relationships and proactive approach will be invaluable as we establish a dedicated development presence in Greece and Cyprus, accelerate the growth of our brands and unlock the significant opportunities we see across both countries.”
Rozenn Lavaur Fournier, Director of Development for Greece and Cyprus at IHG Hotels & Resorts, added:
“I am delighted to join IHG at an exciting time for its growth in Southern Europe. Greece and Cyprus are dynamic hospitality markets with considerable long-term potential, and I look forward to working with owners across the regions to bring IHG’s diverse portfolio of brands to more destinations. I am also excited to join IHG’s talented development team and build strong, lasting partnerships that deliver value for our owners and memorable experiences for guests.”
Rozenn joined IHG in October 2026 and is based at the company’s Paris office.
All figures are as of 30 September 2026.
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