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IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its Luxury & Lifestyle presence in Egypt with the signing of Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital. The management agreement with JADEER GROUP предусматриces the development of a 140-key hotel within a mixed-use project in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital. The property is scheduled to open in 2033.

Strategic focus on Egypt’s emerging urban hub

The planned Hotel Indigo will be positioned to serve demand from the New Capital’s growing business, governmental and residential sectors. Located east of Greater Cairo, the New Administrative Capital is being developed as a smart, master-planned city with modern infrastructure, diplomatic districts, premium residential areas and large-scale commercial projects.

The city is designed to function as Egypt’s future administrative and commercial centre, supported by expanding transport links and a growing portfolio of retail, cultural and lifestyle developments.

Lifestyle brand aligned with destination profile

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “Egypt continues to be a priority market for IHG, and the New Capital represents a significant opportunity as the country’s future administrative and business hub. Hotel Indigo is particularly well suited to this evolving urban environment, offering a lifestyle-led experience that resonates with both business and leisure travellers. We are pleased to build on our partnership with JADEER GROUP and further strengthen our presence in this important destination.”

Mahmoud Abou Al Khair, Chairman of JADEER GROUP, added: “Our continued collaboration with IHG reflects our confidence in their global expertise and strong brand portfolio. Following the signing of Hotel Indigo New Cairo, our partnership with IHG for Hotel Indigo Cairo New Administrative Capital is a strategic addition that aligns with our vision to develop distinctive, mixed-use destinations. We believe the brand’s focus on design, culture, and neighbourhood storytelling will resonate strongly within the New Capital.”

Continuity of partnership and pipeline expansion

The signing follows the announcement of Hotel Indigo New Cairo in September of the previous year and reinforces the ongoing collaboration between IHG and JADEER GROUP. The project also complements IHG’s existing pipeline in the New Capital, which includes InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels.

IHG Hotels & Resorts currently operates nine hotels in Egypt across InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites. The company’s Egyptian development pipeline comprises 23 additional hotels, underscoring its long-term expansion strategy in the market.

Brand concept centred on neighbourhood identity

Hotel Indigo properties are positioned as design-led lifestyle hotels inspired by their immediate surroundings. Each hotel reflects the character, culture and architectural narrative of its neighbourhood. The Cairo New Administrative Capital property is expected to incorporate locally inspired design elements and experiences aligned with the destination’s evolving urban identity.

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