IHG Signs Two Crowne Plaza Hotels in Egypt

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 IHG has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development
for two new Crowne Plaza hotels in
Egypt.

The Crowne Plaza
Cairo New Administrative Capital and Crowne Plaza New Cairo
Yellow are both new-builds and are scheduled to open in 2028.

Located in Levels Towers, Crowne Plaza Cairo New
Administrative Capital will be in close proximity to government
ministries, administrative institutions, embassies and finance
houses. The hotel will offer three dining options – including a
sky bar, and five meeting and event spaces to
cater to the needs of corporate guests.

Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow will be part of the ‘Yellow’ mixed-use
development project which is located within short
distance from business parks and Cairo International Airport.
In addition to an all-day dining restaurant and a Club Lounge, Crowne Plaza
New Cairo Yellow will also feature five meeting and event spaces,
including a ballroom.

Room at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane in Laos. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

“Our collaboration with
IHG Hotels & Resorts marks a significant milestone in bolstering
Egypt’s prominence in the global tourism landscape,” said Eng. Emeel Abdalla, Founder of Emeel Abdalla
Investments Group and Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Urbnlanes Developments. “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 7 hotels across 4 brands in
Egypt, including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites.
The company has a pipeline of 17 hotels.

“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,” said Haitham Mattar, MD – India, Middle East &
Africa, IHG. “We believe, in Urbnlanes Development, we have a
partner who shares our continuous commitment to quality of
operations, facilities, and guest satisfaction to ensure the
long-term success of these two great new assets.”

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