Staff Report
Dubai, UAE
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Urbnlanes Development have signed a management agreement to bring two new Crowne Plaza hotels to Egypt, namely Crowne Plaza Cairo New Administrative Capital and the Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow. Both the hotels are set to open in 2028.
Crowne Plaza Cairo New Administrative Capital will be in the Levels Towers in the middle of the New Administrative Capital providing access to government offices, embassies, and financial institutions. The hotel will offer three dining options, including a sky bar, and will also have five meeting rooms for business events.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG, said, “Signing of two new Crowne Plaza hotels in Egypt represent a significant vote of confidence and trust in IHG and the appeal of the brand. We are excited to be an integral part of these major new developments and look forward to bringing world-class hospitality to these high potential locations and contributing to the Egyptian capital’s business and leisure tourism offering.”
Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow will be situated in a prime spot in New Cairo, close to important areas. It is part of the ‘Yellow’ project. The hotel will be near business areas and the Cairo International Airport. It will have a restaurant and a Club Lounge as well as five places for meetings and events, including a ballroom.
Eng. Emeel Abdalla, Founder of Emeel Abdalla Investments Group and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Urbnlanes Developments Company, said, “Our collaboration with IHG Hotels & Resorts marks a significant milestone in bolstering Egypt’s prominence in the global tourism landscape. We anticipate that this partnership will elevate the luxurious hospitality experiences offered across all our real estate ventures, in line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 aimed at advancing the tourism sector and attracting increased foreign investment. The tourism and hospitality industry in Egypt play a vital role in bolstering the national economy and fostering job creation. We are confident that the establishment of the two hotels, Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow Residence and Crowne Plaza Levels Business Tower in the New Administrative Capital, will substantially enhance the sector’s value proposition by drawing more tourists worldwide and delivering outstanding hospitality services that surpass their expectations.”
IHG currently operates seven hotels across four brands in Egypt, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Staybridge Suites, and has a strong pipeline of 17 hotels.
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