InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened its newest hotel in the Middle East, InterContinental Resort Taba Heights. Taba Heights is one of the newest developments in Egypt, between the backdrop of the Sinai desert and the waters of the Red Sea.

As the largest operator of hotels in the Middle East, IHG now boasts 12 properties in Egypt and seven InterContinental hotels in the area, with the opening of this luxury five-star resort hotel.

The resort, situated on the northernmost tip of the Gulf of Aqaba and located 35km from Taba International Airport, rests on a prime water-front location boasting sandy white beaches, turquoise waters and stunning desert scenery securing it as a year round destination.

InterContinental Resort Taba Heights is part of Taba Heights, a 4.2million square metre destination and one of Egypt’s latest and most beautiful resort developments on the Sinai’s Red Sea coast, encompassing 5km of beachfront.

The 503 room property offers 27 junior, seven executive and one Presidential Suite, with superb views over the idyllic coastline, pool, lagoon or mountains.

The resort is spread out over three buildings; the Pentagon, Atrium and the Crescent and these are linked by paths and walkways through the lush tropical gardens of the resort.

InterContinental Resort Taba Heights offers the ultimate in luxurious accommodation including a private, white sandy beach, two free-form swimming pools, one salt water lagoon, two tennis courts and one squash court. There is also a spa that features sauna, Jacuzzi, massage, beauty and facial care services, as well as an indoor heated pool.

Ashraf Khalil, Area General Manager, InterContinental Hotels Group, Taba Region, said: “This resort has been designed to provide the most relaxing environment possible – everywhere in the resort guests can relax and enjoy surroundings of lush gardens, running water and amazing views.”

For more adventurous holiday-makers, there are numerous water activities available including water skiing and parasailing. Fitness enthusiasts can take the indoor option with the fully-equipped gym and aerobics room, serviced by a juice bar.

Guests have a wide dining selection with 11 restaurants and bars to choose from as well as 24-hour room service. The hotel is ideally suited for business, as well as leisure guests, with a business centre featuring a boardroom and two meeting rooms, which can cater for up to 750 guests, with outdoor terraces overlooking the Red Sea.

“We have made every effort to provide every convenience possible to our guests,” said Khalil. “That is why every room is complete with a personal safe, mini-bar, satellite television channels and individually-controlled air-conditioning.”

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's most global hotel company and the largest by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, more than 3,500 hotels and 534,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Express by Holiday Inn®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites® and Hotel IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards, with more than 24 million members worldwide. In addition to this, InterContinental Hotels Group has a controlling interest in Britvic, the second largest soft drinks manufacturer in the UK.

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Emma Foster
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