Accor to expand luxury portfolio in...

Scheduled to open this year, the property will be located in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital

Accor has announced the signing of the Sofitel Cairo New Capital Hotel & Residences, a new flagship property for the hospitality operator.

Accor will operate the property in partnership with Edge Holding, an Egyptian real-estate developer created by Al Borouj Misr Developments and Al Mashariq KSA as a joint venture in 2018.

Opening in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital (NAC), the property will comprise two towers. The first tower will feature 200 hotel keys and 280 branded residences, from one to four bedrooms, while the second tower will include offices and commercial spaces.

Speaking about the announcement, Edge Holding chairman Hazem El-Sherif said: “Edge Holding Urban Development is the first and largest Egyptian-Saudi business investment that took place in the New Administrative Capital. It has introduced 20 years of experience and because of its congregated experience, it has been able to undertake two booming projects under the umbrella of the Egyptian government.

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Accor India, Middle East, Africa & Turkey CEO Mark Willis added: “This is another key milestone for us in Egypt. We are very proud to expand our luxury footprint in Cairo further, especially in the New Administrative Capital (NAC), through the Sofitel brand, which will definitely succeed in blending the essence of the destination with French Art de Vivre, while creating chic experiences for our guests to ‘Live the French way’!”

Sofitel Cairo New Capital Hotel & Residences will feature five F&B outlets, meeting and events facilities as well as recreational areas.

Accor currently operates 34 properties (9,399 keys) in Egypt, with another 34 (9,951 keys) in the pipeline.

For more information, visit www.group.accor.com