Taj Hotels debuts in Cairo: Signs a 300-key hotel

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Cairo marking the brand’s debut in Egypt.

Launch Highlights
- Date: 22 December 2025
- Company: The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality group
- Project: Signing of a 300-key Taj Cairo hotel, marking the brand’s entry into Egypt
- Location: Opera Square, Cairo – a heritage district overlooking the historic Azbakeya Garden
- Transformation: The Grand Continental Hotel will be redeveloped into Taj Cairo, retaining its historic façade while adding contemporary design and world-class amenities

Strategic Importance
- Cairo is seen as a gateway city at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
- This expansion aligns with IHCL’s international growth strategy of being present in key global hubs.
- Strengthens Egypt’s tourism landscape by blending heritage preservation with modern hospitality

Facilities Planned
- All-day dining and specialty restaurants
- Wellness facilities and Heavenly Spa-style offerings
- Banqueting spaces for corporate meetings and social gatherings

Leadership Voices
- Puneet Chhatwal (MD & CEO, IHCL): Cairo’s rich cultural heritage makes it a natural fit for Taj’s global expansion.
- Hisham El-Demery (CEO, EGOTH): Redevelopment of the Grand Continental Hotel is a defining moment in restoring Egypt’s architectural heritage

About IHCL
- Portfolio: 602 hotels (247 in pipeline) across 14 countries and 4 continents
- Brands: Taj, Vivanta, SeleQtions, Ginger, Tree of Life, Claridges Collection, Gateway
- Recognized as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 by Brand Finance

✨ This debut positions Taj as a new luxury landmark in Cairo, combining Indian hospitality with Egyptian heritage.