Accor will operate a 220-key Mövenpick hotel in Sheikh Zayed under an agreement inked with homegrown construction firm Crest Development, the French hospitality group said in a statement. The Mövenpick Cairo West will open in 2028 and be developed by Living Lines, the real estate arm of Crest Development, as part of a wider mixed-use masterplan in Sheikh Zayed.

The details: The hotel will sit in West Cairo, positioned to serve both Sixth of October and Sheikh Zayed cities, with proximity to key business and residential zones, as well as cultural landmarks like the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids — both of which will be 20-30 minutes drive away. Plans for the property include 220 rooms and suites, alongside a mix of food and beverage outlets, event space spanning 500 sqm, four meeting rooms, and wellness facilities including a spa, fitness center, and swimming pools.

What they said: “This signing reflects our shared ambition to deliver premium hospitality experiences in high-growth markets aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030,” Accor MENAT-COO Paul Stevens said.

IN CONTEXT- Egypt has a plan to increase tourist footfall from 15.7 mn last year to 30 mn tourists a year by 2030, alongside a target to boost hotel room capacity to 500k from 228k currently.

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