IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Senegindia SA to bring Holiday Inn SD City Dakar in Senegal. IHG plans to open the 150-rooms Hotel in West Africa in 2027. This will be a significant step in IHG’s growth strategy. Valor Hospitality Partners is one of IHG’s trusted partners in hospitality and will manage this property. This continues their expansion into the region.
The Holiday Inn SD City Dakar is part of the Diamniadio Urban Project, which is woven into the Sustainable Development Master Plan for the Senegalese Capital. The Holiday Inn SD City Dakar is conveniently located near the Adbou Diouf International Conference Centre and Blaise Diagne International Airport. La Maison des Nations UniesThe hotel is a great choice for both leisure and business travellers.
Holiday Inn is renowned as the most trusted, loved, and recognized hotel brand in the world. It continues to innovate, keeping the guest’s needs at the forefront. Once open, the hotel will feature the next-generation Open Lobby concept – a flexible, inviting space where guests can work, dine, or unwind. Holiday Inn SD City Dakar, part of a gated, mixed-use development will offer guests comfort and accessibility as well as the Holiday Inn service, which boasts 12 hotels on the African continent.
Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, IHG Hotels & Resorts IMEA, said:
“Bringing Holiday Inn to SD City Dakar with Senegindia SA is an exciting new venture for IHG Hotels & Resorts. The market is exciting to us as the capital of the country perfectly aligns our strategic growth plan in Africa. Senegal is an important destination in West Africa. With increased government investment into infrastructure and tourism, there are significant opportunities for both leisure and business travellers. “We are looking forward to delivering an experience that will be in line with Holiday Inn’s heritage of providing comfortable and convenient stays for travelers all over the world.”
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Serengidia SA spokesperson, said “We are proud to partner with IHG Hotels & Resorts to bring the renowned Holiday Inn brand to Dakar. This is a major milestone for both our organization and Senegal’s hospitality industry. We have always aimed to create an urban destination that is modern, connected and forward-looking. With the addition of Holiday Inn as a global hotel brand, we are strengthening this ambition. “We look forward to welcoming visitors from the region and beyond in Holiday Inn SD City Dakar by 2027.”
Holiday Inn SD City Dakar joins more than 1,200 Holiday Inn resorts and hotels worldwide. The brand continues to be one of hospitality’s most trusted names, consistently providing warm service, a modern design and memorable guest experiences.
