Egypt’s Crowne Plaza West Cairo – Arkan, part of InterContinental Hotels Group, has teamed up with fintech platform Valu to offer flexible payment solutions for hospitality services.
This property is the first premium hotel in Sheikh Zayed, reported Zawya.
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The partnership aims to provide guests with payment plans spanning from one to 60 months for all hotel services.
These services include social functions, events, engagements, weddings, room bookings, and food and beverage offerings.
Located within Arkan Plaza, Crowne Plaza West Cairo – Arkan has 178 guestrooms, diverse dining venues, and wedding facilities.
The hotel’s dining options include Mayrig, Lobby Bar, Amphora, and Miss Li Lee’s while the event venues consist of five rooms, with the largest room capacity being 500.
Among other amenities offered at the property include a pool and spa.
Crowne Plaza operations director George Onsi said: “At Crown Plaza West Cairo – Arkan, we are excited to build this dynamic partnership with Valu, a trailblazer in financial technology.
“By teaming up with Valu, we are embracing cutting-edge payment solutions while also ensuring our guests can enjoy the utmost flexibility and convenience.”
Valu Business Development and Strategic Partnerships senior director Motaz Lofty said: “This partnership is a game-changer for travellers and event organisers.
“By extending our flexible payment solutions encompassing the array of services at Crowne Plaza, we are not only redefining convenience but also ushering in a new era of seamless, tailored luxury experiences for travellers and event organisers alike.”
Valu’s product range includes Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) solutions such as U and Ulter, designed for high-value purchase financing.
The company’s portfolio also includes investment products, instant cash redemption programmes, and savings solutions such as the AZ Valu fund, EFG Hermes ONE, and more.
Furthermore, Valu caters to the business sector with Valu Business, offering tailored solutions to meet the needs of various companies.
Last month, the company expanded its offerings by launching a co-branded prepaid credit card in partnership with Visa.
