IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Kleek Development to develop a 250-key Crowne Plaza hotel in Sixth Settlement, New Cairo, with opening scheduled for the first quarter of 2031.

Kleek Development is a joint venture between Emaar Al Delta for Contracting and Real Estate Investment and Modern Style Home Real Estate Company.

The project will expand IHG’s premium hospitality portfolio in Egypt and cater to growing demand for internationally branded hotels in the capital.

Located within a rapidly developing mixed-use corridor, Crowne Plaza New Cairo will serve the area’s expanding business, commercial and residential communities.

Continued infrastructure investment, population growth and rising activity among domestic and international businesses have strengthened New Cairo’s position as one of Egypt’s fastest-growing districts.

The hotel will feature guest rooms and suites, four dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant and a lobby lounge.

Facilities will include six meeting and event spaces, including meeting rooms and a dedicated ballroom, alongside a swimming pool, fitness centre, spa and retail outlets.

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: “New Cairo is evolving rapidly, with continued investment in businesses, communities and infrastructure strengthening its position as an increasingly important commercial destination. That growth is creating new reasons to travel to this part of the city and, in turn, greater demand for high quality, internationally branded hotels that can serve both business and leisure guests.”

Mattar added: “Crowne Plaza is particularly well suited to this market because today’s guests rarely separate work and downtime as they once did. They want a hotel that gives them the flexibility to work, connect with colleagues, and switch off - all within the same stay. Crowne Plaza New Cairo has been planned with exactly that in mind and we’re pleased to be working with Emaar Al Delta to bring the brand to this growing part of Cairo.”

Hussein Dawoud, CEO of Kleek Development, said: “We are pleased to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts for Crowne Plaza New Cairo, a development that reflects our confidence in one of the capital’s most dynamic and fast-growing districts. New Cairo continues to attract strong interest from residents, businesses, and visitors, and we see a clear opportunity to create a high-quality destination that responds to that momentum. With IHG’s global expertise and the strength of the Crowne Plaza brand, we look forward to delivering a hotel that will become a valued part of this growing community.”

The property will incorporate Crowne Plaza’s flexible approach to hospitality, including Plaza Workspace, which offers dedicated areas for working and socialising, and the WorkLife Room concept, combining work, relaxation and sleep zones.

The signing underscores IHG’s expansion strategy in Egypt.

The company currently operates 10 hotels in the country and has another 28 in its development pipeline, highlighting the market’s importance to its regional growth plans. -TradeArabia News Service