Hilton, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HLT, announced its ambitious strategy to strengthen its portfolio in the Egyptian market and increase its presence three-fold, as it contracted to open 10 additional locations in Egypt, bringing the number of its hotels under development to 25 hotels within the umbrella of its award-winning international brands. In the field of hospitality.
Hilton is close to achieving its goal of increasing the number of hotels operating in Egypt to 40 in the coming years.
The new contracts include the launch of the Tapestry by Hilton hotel group for the first time in Africa, in addition to the first hotel within the Curio by Hilton hotel group in Egypt, and an all-inclusive resort under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. Moreover, the company will open the highly anticipated Hilton Cairo Nile Hotel in Maadi in early Year 2025.
Carlos Khneser, Vice President of Development for the Middle East and Africa at Hilton, commented on this expansion: “The Egyptian market is one of the first markets in which we have a presence in the region, where we have been present for more than 60 years. We look forward to continuing to build on this rich legacy and accelerating our growth, to help our partners provide our guests with comfortable and reliable accommodation experiences that reflect Egypt’s unique cultural heritage.
The most prominent future projects in Cairo.
Hilton Cairo Historic City
Hilton plans to launch its Hilton Cairo Historic City hotel in the Magra El Oyoun area in Old Cairo by 2027, in cooperation with City Edge Real Estate Development Company.
The hotel will occupy a distinguished location on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and will include 255 rooms and suites with a variety of dining options, meeting rooms, and gyms.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairo Downtown
Hilton has signed a contract with City Edge Real Estate Development for the DoubleTree Hotel Downtown, which is expected to open in 2028. The hotel will be located in the center of the country and will include 257 rooms and suites, in addition to business meeting rooms and various dining options.
Hilton Cairo Hotel, Suez Road
Hilton will open the Hilton Cairo Suez Road hotel in partnership with Rehana Hotel Group. The hotel enjoys a unique location on Suez Road with easy access to commercial and business areas, and will be approximately 25 minutes away from Cairo International Airport. Hilton Cairo Suez Road will feature 350 guest rooms and suites, a wide range of specialty restaurants, multi-use meeting rooms, a spa and a fitness centre.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairo West Leaves Hotel: A partnership agreement has been signed with El Wali Urban Development Company. DoubleTree by Hilton Cairo West Leaves Hotel will include 250 guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, a fitness center, and a multi-use meeting hall with an area of 500 square meters.
Hilton Garden Inn Cairo West
Hilton Garden Inn Cairo West, in partnership with Marina Valley Real Estate, will include 220 guest rooms and suites, in addition to flexible meeting rooms that meet all needs and a fitness center. The hotel is located near the most important tourist and commercial sites, including Sphinx International Airport and the Giza Pyramids.
Hilton Garden Inn New Cairo Palm East
Hilton Garden Inn New Cairo Palm East will be developed in partnership with Tahoun Real Estate Investment Group. The hotel will feature 126 guest rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant and a rooftop bar, four meeting rooms, as well as a fitness center and swimming pool.
In addition to two hotels whose contracts were signed earlier in Cairo (DoubleTree by Hilton New Cairo at Forty Residences and Hilton Garden Inn New Cairo Zayed), which means that Hilton now has 14 new hotels under construction in Cairo.
In a new strategic step, Hilton signed three agreements with Concord Tourism Development LLC and Africa Real Estate Investment Company to launch the Curio by Hilton Hotel Group and the Tapestry by Hilton Hotel Group for the first time in Egypt.
Curio by Hilton hotel group in Sharm El Sheikh
Curio by Hilton Sharm El Sheikh brings the brand’s signature design, world-class dining options and experiences tailored to Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Expected to open in 2027, the hotel is located in the popular Naama Bay and will feature 165 guest rooms and suites, five dining venues, a fitness center and outdoor pools.
In the popular Marsa Alam district, the Curio by Hilton and Tapestry by Hilton hotels will be uniquely located along Wadi Abu Dabbab, enjoying calm waters characterized by a diversity of marine life and unique coral reefs.
Curio by Hilton hotel group in Marsa Alam
The Curio by Hilton hotel group in Marsa Alam is expected to open its doors to guests in 2028 and will include 50 villas, an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant and three bars. Guests will find 2 outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, a spa and a tennis court.
Abu Dabbab Lodge Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Scheduled to open in 2025, Abu Dabbab Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is the brand’s first in Africa, offering guests an eco-friendly resort featuring 92 guest rooms and suites, four restaurants, two swimming pools and a fully-equipped fitness centre, as well as a specialist diving center offering… High quality sea experiences.
Hilton Marsa Alam Marina – All-Inclusive Resort Hilton Marsa Alam Marina will join Hilton’s all-inclusive portfolio, reflecting Hilton’s growing expansion into key beach destinations around the world. Signed in partnership with Al Baker Marina & Resorts SAE, the resort will feature 750 rooms and suites, as well as a variety of dining, leisure and entertainment options including water sports activities such as diving and snorkeling.
DoubleTree by Hilton El Alamein Marina Valley
Hilton strengthens its presence on the North Coast by signing a second contract with Marina Valley Real Estate Company to open DoubleTree by Hilton Alamein Marina Valley. The hotel is scheduled to open in 2027 and will feature 182 rooms, suites and restaurants, as well as a range of facilities including a fitness centre, outdoor pool and three flexible meeting rooms for events and gatherings.
Several Hilton hotels in Egypt are currently undergoing renovations, which will add more modern facilities and improved and renovated rooms, including Hilton Ramses, Hilton Pyramids Golf and Hilton Cairo Heliopolis. In Marsa Alam, the Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort will undergo a renovation and add 66 guest rooms and suites. Meanwhile, DoubleTree by Hilton Sharm El Sheikh – Sharks Bay Resort is undergoing a complete renovation with the 270-room first phase scheduled for completion by June 2025.
Hilton’s fast-growing chain of hotels in Egypt is expected to create more than 5,000 new jobs, reflecting the company’s commitment to making a positive impact on local communities and helping grow talent across the country.
In this context, Hilton recently launched its own hospitality school in Egypt, in cooperation with a number of academic institutions and universities to train and employ the next generation of young hospitality professionals.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a hospitality company with a portfolio of 24 world-class brands, more than 8,000 hotels and resorts and approximately 1.25 million rooms in 138 countries and territories. Hilton seeks to achieve its core mission of being one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, having hosted more than 3 billion guests over its 100-year history.
