Sharjah Asset Management and IHG Hotels & Resorts Boost the Emirate’s tourism industry

Sharjah Asset Management and IHG Hotels & Resorts Boost the Emirate’s tourism industry

- Waleed Al Sayegh: voco Hotel is a qualitative addition to the company's portfolio in the hospitality sector and enhances the tourism industry in the emirate

- Haitham Mattar: voco Sharjah reinforces the presence and first launch of the group in the emirate and will provide distinguished hospitality experiences to its visitors

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hospitality companies, and Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, have announced the signing of a management agreement to bring a voco hotel to Sharjah, UAE. The new hotel is poised to contribute to the growth and advancement of Sharjah's tourism industry, attracting visitors from around the world.

As the first IHG hotel in the Emirate, the voco hotel aims to open in 2027. It will comprise 191 rooms, helping boost Sharjah's offering as one of the top destinations in the region. The hotel will be located in a prime position near the Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club on the Al Dhaid-Masafi Road, and will offer convenient access to Sharjah International Airport. As part of a masterplan encompassing retail spaces, offices, and SAM's headquarters, the vibrant mixed-use environment is expected to attract tourists, business,