Series 1 | Episode 1: Younes Atallah
In this episode of Leading a New Era, we speak with Younes Atallah, General Manager of the newly opened Regent Santa Monica Beach; A milestone for IHG’s growing luxury portfolio in North America.
Younes shares key insights from his 25+ year career across North America, from managing large-scale operations to building cultures of excellence. Discover how he navigates complexity with clarity, turns vision into action, and empowers his team to deliver world-class guest experiences, every day.
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Meet the guest
Younes Atallah
General Manager – Regent
Santa Monica Beach
Younes Atallah is a visionary hotelier with over two decades of luxury hospitality leadership across the US and Canada. From his early days in F&B to overseeing flagship properties in Maui, Vancouver and now California, Younes has built a career on bold ideas, operational excellence and people-first leadership.
At Regent Santa Monica Beach, he’s leading one of IHG’s most high-profile resort openings, blending refined luxury with authentic local culture. Known for his ability to unite teams around a shared purpose, Younes is passionate about creating environments where both guests and colleagues feel seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.
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Ep 1: Younes Atallah – Regent Santa Monica Beach
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