IHG announces four new hotel openings in Port Ghalib Resort, Egypt

This spectacular resort site will now feature an exquisite InterContinental Hotel, two Crowne Plaza hotels and a state-of-the-art International Convention Centre. IHG will also manage the Marina Lodge Hotel which will remain individually branded. IHG is commencing operation of the four primary properties from today

John Bamsey, Chief Operating Officer, IHG, Middle East & Africa, commented:

'This is a very significant moment for IHG and we are delighted to have been presented with this fantastic opportunity by Sovereign Hospitality Holdings. IHG has partnered several projects with Sovereign Hospitality Holdings and have formed a strong and lasting relationship. We look forward to continuing this partnership as we take the reigns of Port Ghalib Resort.

Port Ghalib Resort is an incredible opportunity for IHG to once again position our hotel brands side by side, a concept that has been extremely successful elsewhere throughout the Middle East and Africa. This definitive location will provide our guests with spectacular views of the Red Sea, unspoilt desert terrain and an unrivalled location on the Red Sea featuring the most spectacular coral reefs.'

Strategically located on the coast of the Red Sea, Port Ghalib is a haven for business and leisure travellers. InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort is the perfect destination for those travellers looking to relax and rejuvenate in idyllic surroundings. Featuring 309 luxuriously appointed rooms - each with their own balcony, and including 14 Royal Suites, the property provides guests with extensive views from every angle. From the enchanting Red Sea, to the azure waters of the world's second largest manmade saltwater swimming lagoon, no room is without a dazzling view.

Blessed with white sandy beaches, abundant in sea life and dazzling coral, the surrounds of InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort will give guests a unique and enriching holiday experience.

The Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port Ghalib Resort incorporating 347 rooms and the Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis Port Ghalib Resort with 292 rooms offer guests a distinctively different accommodation option. Arabian themed and richly decorated the two properties encompass the northern and eastern sides of the manmade lagoon. Surrounded by lush landscaped gardens the two hotels offer business and leisure travellers an escape from the pressures of daily life.

The Marina Lodge Hotel is the prefect base for an activity holiday, or simply the perfect place to just relax in the hot weather. The hotel boasts an excellent diving school which offers the PADI diving qualification and two swimming pools. Incorporating 203 comfortable rooms, with all the standard amenities and spectacular views, this hotel is a real getaway paradise overlooking the Red Sea.

A truly integrated design, Port Ghalib Resort features extensive dining options with guests offered the option of dining at any one of the six restaurants available within the four hotels. Guests can feast on delicacies from around the globe such as; Moroccan, Arabic, Mediterranean and modern fusion.

With an extraordinary grand ballroom capable of seating 1500 people and 18 meeting rooms equipped with the latest in digital technology, the International Convention Centre is the only one of its kind on the Red Sea. Suitable for everything from an extravagant wedding, major corporate function or key business meeting, this venue offers guests the ultimate venue to stage any form of private or public function.

Mohamed Fahmy, Chief Executive of Sovereign Hospitality Holdings commented: 'Sovereign Hospitality Holdings is very pleased to once again be working alongside IHG. IHG have a strong and successful reputation throughout the world for providing guests with quality hotel accommodation, making them the ideal choice to provide the services for Port Ghalib Resort. Their commitment to both their owners and guests is unparalleled and Sovereign Hospitality Holdings looks forward to continuing this mutually beneficial relationship.

We want travellers to experience a holiday unlike anything they have had before, whether they be staying with us for leisure or business. Port Ghalib attracts visitors from across the globe looking for a peaceful getaway, nestled on the Egyptian Red Sea.'

All four IHG properties within Port Ghalib Resort enjoy picturesque scenery, warm weather year round and incredible facilities, making any one of these hotels the perfect choice for a family holiday, business meeting or quick weekend getaway.

IHG currently has 79 properties and 19,467 rooms across five hotel brands in the Middle East & Africa region. There are a further 41 properties and 10,819 rooms in the development pipeline.