The partnership covers six hotels and four branded residential developments, with a combined total of approximately 2,000 planned hotel rooms and residential units across Ain Sokhna, New Alamein and East Cairo.
Cairo – Egypt – Al Rehla
Hilton and Egypt's PRE Group have signed a partnership agreement to develop and manage ten hotel and residential projects in Egypt, with an estimated investment value of EGP 14 billion.
The agreement forms part of an expansion strategy aimed at integrating international hospitality services into residential and tourism developments.
The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the government headquarters in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, in the presence of Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy.
The agreement was signed by Walid El Zaki, Founder and CEO of PRE Group, and Guy Hutchinson, President of the Middle East and Africa at Hilton.
Six Hotels and Four Branded Residential Developments
The agreement covers the development of six hotels and four branded residential projects, comprising approximately 2,000 planned hotel rooms and residential units.
The portfolio will feature five Hilton brands: Canopy by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn.
The two companies have not disclosed the detailed distribution of hotel rooms and residential units across the ten projects or the anticipated opening dates for each property.
Developments Across Ain Sokhna, New Alamein and East Cairo
The projects will be developed within PRE Group's existing portfolio across four key destinations: Telal Ain Sokhna, Jebal Ain Sokhna, Telal Alamein, and Ivoire East in East Cairo.
The partnership aims to introduce international hotel management and operational services into residential and tourism developments, with brands selected according to each destination's characteristics and target customer segments.
Walid El Zaki explained that PRE Group's expansion into hospitality is driven by growth opportunities in Egypt's tourism sector, highlighting the role of infrastructure, road and airport development in supporting private-sector investment.
He added that integrating hotels and hospitality services into residential developments forms part of the group's strategy to create comprehensive destinations serving both residents and visitors.
Hilton Expands Its Presence in Egypt
Carlos Khneisser, Chief Development Officer for the Middle East and Africa at Hilton, highlighted further growth opportunities in Egypt, where the hospitality group has maintained a presence for more than 65 years.
He noted that the agreement would enable Hilton to expand its services across both traditional hotel accommodation and branded residential properties.
PRE Group's hospitality expansion plans are also supported by a specialised study covering 12 projects within its portfolio across East and West Cairo, the North Coast, Ain Sokhna and Marsa Alam.
The agreement comes amid growing hotel investment activity in Egypt, as the country works towards expanding its accommodation capacity and achieving its target of attracting approximately 30 million international tourists annually by 2030.
Al Rehla Travel Insight | A Signed Agreement, Not Completed Developments
The partnership is significant because it brings together an Egyptian property developer and an international hotel management group through a defined portfolio of hotels and branded residences.
This development model could support destinations that cater to both tourism and residential demand while expanding the range of hospitality services available to residents and visitors. However, the announced EGP 14 billion represents the projects' estimated investment value.
The companies have not confirmed that construction has commenced at all locations or announced a detailed opening schedule. Furthermore, the approximately 2,000 planned units include both hotel rooms and branded residential units. They should not be interpreted as a confirmed addition of 2,000 hotel rooms to Egypt's accommodation capacity.
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