InterCityHotel, a subsidiary of Germany-based group Steigenberger Hotels, has confirmed a new agreement with Austria-based PORR Solutions to drive forward its expansion plans.

The new co-operation agreement between the operator and the project development group is to see 15 InterCityHotel properties developed in locations in central and eastern Europe.

PORR Solutions will be responsible for the development of the new properties, which are to be run by InterCityHotel as leaseholder. Work has already started on finding potential sites.

InterCityHotel managing director Joachim Marusczyk said: "As the economies of central and eastern Europe continue to develop, demand for mid-range hotel accommodation is growing.

"There has been a significant increase in the number of business travellers in the countries of eastern Europe. We are convinced that this region provides a major opportunity to advance our brand."

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