IHG signs agreement for 250-key Crowne Plaza hotel in New Cairo
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
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.
IHG signs first Hotel Indigo branded residences in Egypt
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Mountain View for Development and Real Estate Investment to launch The Residences at Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s North Coast, marking the global debut of Hotel Indigo branded residences.
First Noted Collection Hotel in Middle East set for Riyadh
Wed, 12 Aug 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Morina Development & Investment to introduce Cantonal Hotel Riyadh Noted Collection by IHG, marking the brand’s debut in the Middle East.
IHG launches AI-powered travel search on digital platforms
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched a beta version of its AI-powered conversational search feature on IHG.com and the IHG One Rewards mobile app, introducing a new way for travellers to discover and book stays.
IHG recognised as top employer in Mideast for 2026
Wed, 24 Jun 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has been recognised as a top employer in the Middle East in the 2026 Great Place to Work rankings, highlighting its strong people-first culture and growing employer brand across a key expansion region.
IHG launches ChatGPT app for hotel search, booking
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched an app in ChatGPT to make hotel discovery and booking easier as AI becomes increasingly central to travel planning, now used by more than half of US travellers.
IHG Hotels & Resorts opens voco Cairo Arabella Plaza
Mon, 11 May 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced its premium lifestyle brand to Egypt with the opening of voco Hotels Cairo Arabella Plaza in New Cairo. The 80-room hotel is integrated directly into Arabella Plaza Mall.
voco opens waterfront hotel in Muscat
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
voco Hotels, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has launched in Oman with voco Muscat Al Mouj, a 251-room waterfront hotel in Al Mouj Marina, offering sea views and access to dining, retail, and leisure attractions.
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Takhassusi opens in Al Olaya District
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Takhassusi has officially opened, offering a contemporary, connected stay in Riyadh’s Al Olaya district, a hub for business, healthcare, and lifestyle travel.
IHG Hotels & Resorts marks 50 years in Saudi Arabia
Thu, 27 Nov 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates 50 years in Saudi Arabia, starting with InterContinental Riyadh in 1975. The group now has over 100 hotels open or planned, reflecting strong local partnerships.
Qatar Airways, IHG Hotels & Resorts partner to offer rewards for corporate travel
Sun, 23 Nov 2025
Qatar Airways has signed a partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts to launch a series of initiatives for business travel through their respective corporate travel programmes.
InterContinental Dubai – The Heart of Europe reveals bold new design
Sat, 08 Nov 2025
Kleindienst Group, the developer behind The Heart of Europe (THOE), and IHG Hotels & Resorts have revealed the new design of InterContinental Dubai – The Heart of Europe on Dubai’s World Islands.