IHG expands in Egypt with new Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour

Egypt

Partnership with Al Ashraaf Developments strengthens Cairo’s role as a key gateway for North African business and tourism

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced a new management agreement with Al Ashraaf Developments to open Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour, a 170-room property in Al Obour City, northeast of Cairo.

Located along the Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road, the new hotel will enjoy excellent connectivity to Cairo International Airport and nearby residential, commercial, and industrial hubs. Designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers, the property will further enhance Cairo’s position as a major regional tourism and business gateway.

Holiday Inn’s next-generation experience comes to Cairo

With more than 1,200 hotels worldwide, Holiday Inn remains one of the most recognized and trusted hotel brands globally. The upcoming Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour will embody the brand’s next-generation design standards, featuring the Open Lobby concept – a versatile social hub that blends work, dining, and relaxation in a single, contemporary space tailored to modern travelers.

Strategic partnership for urban growth

Eng. Ahmed Amin Masoud, CEO of Al Ashraaf Group, emphasized the importance of the collaboration:

“Our partnership with a global leader like IHG to launch Holiday Inn in Al Obour City marks a strategic milestone for Al Ashraaf’s investments. We believe the hotel will redefine hospitality standards in the area, elevating Al Obour’s status as an integrated urban destination that combines comfort, convenience, and connectivity for visitors.”

Strengthening IHG’s footprint in Egypt

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director for India, Middle East & Africa at IHG Hotels & Resorts, added:

“Egypt continues to be a key growth market for IHG, and we are pleased to partner with Al Ashraaf to bring the Holiday Inn brand to Al Obour City. The new hotel will offer our signature next-generation hospitality experience, tailored to the evolving needs of modern travelers. With this property, we aim to support Egypt’s tourism and economic growth ambitions while meeting the rising demand for quality accommodation.”

A modern hub for travelers

The Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour will feature 170 contemporary rooms, including 11 suites, along with four dining outlets, five meeting spaces, and retail facilities.

IHG currently operates eight hotels in Egypt across its InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Staybridge Suites brands and maintains a pipeline of 22 additional properties set to open across the country within the next two to five years — reinforcing its long-term commitment to Egypt’s growing hospitality market.