IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Al Ashraaf Developments to launch Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour. The 170-key property will be located in Al Obour City, a rapidly developing urban destination northeast of Cairo, known for its connectivity to Cairo International Airport and proximity to major residential, commercial, and industrial hubs.
Situated along the Cairo–Ismailia Desert Road, the hotel’s location offers excellent access to key transportation networks, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers. This addition further strengthens Cairo’s position as a major gateway for tourism and business in North Africa.
Renowned globally with over 1,200 open hotels, IHG’s Holiday Inn brand has continuously evolved, placing guests at the heart of its innovations and earning a reputation as one of the world’s most loved, trusted, and recognized hotel brands. Reflecting the brand’s next-generation standards, Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour will feature the transformative Open Lobby concept — a modern, flexible space that seamlessly integrates work, dining, and relaxation for today’s travellers.
Eng. Ahmed Amin Masoud, CEO of Al Ashraaf Group, said:
“Our partnership with a global leader like IHG to launch Holiday Inn in Al Obour City marks a strategic milestone for Al-Ishraf’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.”
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, 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 travellers, making it an attractive destination for both business and tourism. With this new property, we aim to further cater to the growing demand for high-quality hospitality and accommodation across Egypt, while contributing to the region’s tourism and economic growth ambitions.”
Holiday Inn Cairo Al Obour will feature 170 contemporary guest rooms, including 11 suites, along with four food and beverage outlets, five meeting spaces, and select retail outlets.
IHG currently operates eight hotels across four brands in Egypt — InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Staybridge Suites — and has a robust pipeline of 22 additional hotels scheduled to open across the country within the next two to five years.
