NEW DELHI: Cairo will soon have a Taj hotel with an existing property there going to be run by the Tata Group company. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL, Taj parent) Monday signed a 300-key Taj Cairo. This will be the second Taj property in Africa, after a hotel in Cape Town. Among Indian hospitality companies, IHCL has the maximum properties abroad followed by Oberoi and then ITC.IHCL MD & CEO Puneet Chhatwal said: “..Debuting the iconic Taj brand in Cairo aligns with IHCL’s international growth strategy of being present in key gateway cities of the world and extending the brand’s hallmark warm and sincere service. We are excited for this landmark development and thank Hon’ble Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly for his support.”Hisham El Demery, CEO of EGOTH (Egyptian General Company for Tourism & Hotels), said: “The transformation of the Grand Continental Hotel into Taj Cairo is a defining moment in our mission to restore Egypt’s architectural heritage. As the custodians of this iconic landmark, EGOTH is committed to ensuring that its legacy is honoured through thoughtful redevelopment and world-class standards. Our partnership with IHCL brings trusted expertise to this endeavour, and together we are creating a destination that will contribute meaningfully to Cairo’s tourism landscape and its continued revitalisation ”Incorporated by Tata Group founder Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 602 hotels including 247 in the pipeline globally across four continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations.