IHG Signs Three Hotels in Egypt

Dark/Light Mode (23/03/23)  IHG has signed a management agreement with Arabella Group to develop three new-build hotels in Egypt between 2023 and 2026.

The hotels, which are already under construction, will add over 500 keys to IHG's portfolio in Egypt.

The voco Cairo Arabella Plaza is scheduled to open in July 2023, while the Crowne Plaza Cairo Arabella Clubhouse is slated to welcome its first guests in January 2026 and the InterContinental North Coast Direction White is expected to open in September 2026.

“We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to expand the footprint of three of its leading brands - InterContinental, voco and Crowne Plaza - in Egypt,” said Mohamed Amin El Dokhmesy, president of Arabella Group. “IHG has delivered first class hospitality experiences to guests worldwide and in Egypt, and as a partner of Arabella Group, we can guarantee it. With Egypt’s hospitality sector seeing exceptional growth, we are confident that both parties will benefit tremendously from this latest partnership.”

Haitham Mattar (left) with Mohamed Amin El Dokhmesy

The InterContinental North Coast Direction White will be located in Ras El Hekma, one of the fastest growing luxury resort destinations in the region and one of the most desirable beachfront areas along Egypt’s northern coast. Located on the Mediterranean sea, Ras El Hekma Bay is gaining popularity thanks to its crystal-clear water, stunning beaches and rich culture. Sprawling across 290 acres of residential, retail and hospitality developments, the Direction White project is set to attract a growing number of domestic and international tourists to the area.

The hotel will feature 346 rooms, five F&B outlets, almost 400 sqm of meeting and event space, a club lounge, an 1,500 sqm spa, health club and a swimming pool.

The new InterContinental hotel is a 90-minute drive from Alexandria International Airport and less than one hour from the soon-to-open Al Alamein International Airport.

Situated in a prime location in New Cairo, Voco Arabella Plaza Cairo promises accessibility to business parks, universities, shopping centres and multiple leisure attractions. The hotel is just 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport and a 35-minute drive to downtown Egypt.

The 77-key hotel will house five F&B outlets, a swimming pool and health club, and 427 sqm of meeting and event space.

Also located in New Cairo, the 146-key Crowne Plaza Cairo Arabella Clubhouse will be situated within the family friendly Arabella Compound — near business parks, universities, leisure attractions and the popular Arabella Plaza. The hotel is just 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport and a 35-minute drive to downtown Egypt.

The hotel will offer 3 F&B outlets, a spa, health club, swimming pool and a choice of event and meeting spaces, including a 750 sqm ballroom for special events.

“Egypt offers a wealth of opportunity for the hospitality industry today with New Cairo and other attractive, high-end destinations attracting more visitors to the nation,” said Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG. “The signing of three new hotels alongside Arabella Group will support the growth we are witnessing in the country by offering new and compelling luxury and premium hospitality experiences to satisfy the most discerning of travelers.”

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