The Bench launches Future Hospitality Summit Egypt
The November 2026 event will focus on Egypt's $9B hospitality market opportunity, driven by record tourism and branded residences growth.
The November 2026 event will focus on Egypt's $9B hospitality market opportunity, driven by record tourism and branded residences growth.
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Cairo marking the brand's debut in Egypt.
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza announces the appointment of Executive Chef Gerald Genson, a French culinary talent with more than two decades of experience in some of the most prestigious kitchens in the world. From the Michelin-starred restaurants of France to acclaimed luxury hotels across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Chef Genson brings a world of flavour, expertise and culinary innovation to the hotel's ten diverse dining destinations.
Giza Palace Hotel & Spa, the newest icon redefining luxury hospitality in Cairo and a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stefan Fuchs as its new General Manager. A globally recognized hospitality leader, Fuchs brings over 25 years of international expertise across the UAE, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for repositioning flagship properties and delivering award-winning guest experiences, his appointment marks a strategic milestone in Giza Palace's global expansion and brand elevation. Throughout his career, Fuchs has held leadership roles at some of the world's most acclaimed properties. At Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, he guided the hotel to numerous international accolades and solidified its reputation as one of the UAE's premier luxury destinations. At AYANA Resort and Spa Bali, he oversaw one of Asia's most celebrated luxury resorts, enhancing its global prestige through elevated service standards and visionary operational leadership. He most recently served as General Manager of InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, following notable tenures with The Ritz-Carlton and InterContinental Hotels Group. His contributions to the industry have earned him titles such as "General Manager of the Year: Resort" at the 2024 Hotelier Middle East Awards and "Best General Manager - Hospitality" at the World GM Awards 2024. Widely respected for his guest-first mindset and inclusive leadership style, Fuchs has a proven track record of building high-performance cultures and positioning properties as industry benchmarks. Under his leadership, Giza Palace Hotel & Spa will continue to expand its visibility while honoring Egypt's cultural heritage through a modern, refined lens.
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, today announced the signing of Mövenpick Cairo West, a 220-key hotel set to rise in the heart of West Cairo. The signing marks the Group's continued expansion in Egypt and further strengthens Mövenpick's well-established presence in the country.
Ahmed Kamel has been appointed as the hotel manager of InterContinental Cairo Citystars.
Marriott International and Reliance Ventures have signed an agreement to open a Moxy Hotel in downtown Cairo. Expected to open in 2029, Moxy Cairo Downtown will bring the brand's "playful hospitality, design and social spaces" to the heart of the city's downtown district.
The longstanding partnership with Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment sees IHG's expansion in Egypt with the new 200-keys Holiday Inn Express West Cairo 205.
Continuing its expansion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Swiss-Belhotel International, announced today the signing of an agreement for Swiss-Belresidences Rivan, an upscale new residential development, located in Cairo, Egypt.
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development to bring two new Crowne Plaza hotels to Egypt. The dual signings will see the introduction of Crowne Plaza Cairo New Administrative Capital and the Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow.
Amadeus Egypt, the leading travel technology provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mervat Alfy as the new General Manager. A prominent figure in the travel and tourism industry, Alfy brings with her an impressive 20 years of experience. Her extensive knowledge and expertise make her an ideal candidate to lead Amadeus Egypt into a new era of growth and innovation.
Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) today announced it has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills, signaling a commitment to strengthening its portfolio of properties across the company's luxury brands in Egypt.
Charles Fisher has joined the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence as General Manager.
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has strengthened its partnership with one of the leading developers in Egypt, Arkan Palm for Real Estate Investment, to build two more hotels in the capital city — InterContinental West Cairo 205 scheduled for a January 2028 opening and the voco West Cairo 205 Suites, set to open by June 2026.
Transitioning from his most recent role of Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, with six cities on four continents on his Four Seasons résumé, Yves Giacometti is looking forward to his appointment as Regional Vice President and General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, overseeing a number of properties, in addition to a pipeline of hotels and resorts coming up.
During a professional career stretching over three decades, Walid Nabil has been employed by well-known hotel chains such as Hilton Worldwide Hotels & Resorts und Best Western. He started his career in the USA in the early 1990s and worked at the Caesar Palace Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City before moving on to the Hilton New York in 1996. Walid Nabil moved back to his home country of Egypt in 2002 but remained loyal to the "Hilton" brand as Regional Director of Sales & Marketing. Further positions in Sales & Marketing followed, as well as assignments as Hotel Manager in Spain, Sudan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. He returned to Egypt in 2018, where he most recently acted as Cluster General Manager for SUNRISE Resort & Cruises in Hurghada.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced a management agreement to rebrand the historic Shepheard Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. This will be the Group's first hotel in Egypt and further expands the brand's portfolio in the region.
Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group with over 420 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey expands its luxury footprint in Egypt with the signing of Sofitel Cairo New Capital Hotel & Residences, a new flagship property for the group that will strengthen the Sofitel brand in Egypt.
The signing also strengthens company's luxury and lifestyle portfolio in the region.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West. The 250-room hotel marks Hyatt's return to Cairo and strengthens its growing brand footprint in North Africa. As part of the Hyatt Regency brand, the hotel is designed with productivity in mind to deliver seamless experiences and an energizing hub for both business and leisure travelers alike. announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West. The 250-room hotel marks Hyatt's return to Cairo and strengthens its growing brand footprint in North Africa. As part of the Hyatt Regency brand, the hotel is designed with productivity in mind to deliver seamless experiences and an energizing hub for both business and leisure travelers alike.