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100 hotels in operation: Deutsche Hospitality opens
the Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir in Cairo
Frankfurt am Main, 13 February 2017
Deutsche Hospitality is continuing on its path of expansion. The focus is both on tapping into
new markets and on strengthening its brand presence at existing locations. In accordance
with this strategy, the company has signed 14 contracts for new hotel on three continents
over the past year. One particular milestone to mark the new year is the launching of the one
hundredth hotel to operate under a Deutsche Hospitality brand.
The Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir is located at the very heart of the Egyptian metropolis of
Cairo. Its central position on Tahrir Square, only 900 metres from the Egyptian Museum and
within the immediate vicinity of the city’s main sightseeing attractions like the Khan El Khalili
Bazaar, makes it the ideal starting point for any kind of activity tourists and business travellers
wish to pursue. As leading international hospitality company in Egypt, Deutsche Hospitality
extends its presence now to eleven hotels and three Nile river ships.
“The opening of our 100th hotel is a real highlight in a company history that stretches back
almost 87 years,” said Puneet Chhatwal, CEO of Deutsche Hospitality. “It sets out a clear
direction of travel in our drive for growth. Cairo adds an internationally relevant metropolis
with millions of inhabitants to our portfolio. At the same time, we are filling in a blank spot on
the map in terms of our presence in Egypt, the second largest location of our hotel company
after our home market of Germany.”
The Steigenberger El Tahrir offers its guests 300 exquisitely furnished rooms and suites, all
of which are equipped with the very latest technology. Five conference rooms and a large
banqueting Hall offer plenty of space for events, and there is also a spa as well as a health
and beauty centre and gym complete with swimming pool.
Mrs. Mervat Hataba is chairwoman of the Owning Company of Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir,
HOTAC. She announced that the Hotel has been opened successfully: “We believe that this
is a great success to the owning company as we own several historical 5 stars hotels all over
Egypt and the opening of Steigenberger El Tahrir is a great plus to our portfolio. To have a
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brand of Deutsche Hospitality in the prime location of El Tahrir square five minutes' walk from
the River Nile and surrounded by all big hotel chains and the Egyptian Museum is an added
value to the Egyptian Market, wishing all the success to all our partners.”
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Deutsche Hospitality brings together three separate hotel brands – Steigenberger Hotels and
Resorts, Jaz in the City und IntercityHotel. The Deutsche Hospitality brand encompasses a total of 127
hotels, 27 of which are at the development stage. The portfolio includes 58 Steigenberger Hotels and
Resorts and 41 IntercityHotels. The first Jaz Hotel opened in Amsterdam in November 2015.
Press contact
Steigenberger Hotels Aktiengesellschaft │ Lyoner Straße 25 │ 60528 Frankfurt am Main
Jannah Baldus │ Tel.: +49 69 66564-360 │ Fax: +49 69 66564-424
E-mail: [email protected]
www.deutschehospitality.com
www.steigenberger.com
www.intercityhotel.com
www.jaz-hotel.com
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