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Episode 168: Beyond the Numbers - Reality of Egypt's Hotel Boom
In this episode of the FHS Podcast, Eddy Tannous, Chief Operating Officer of Rotana Hotels, discusses Egypt's growing hospitality sector, investment opportunities, and Rotana's expansion strategy. He highlights the country's strong tourism potential, supported by government initiatives, infrastructure development, and increasing visitor demand. Tannous identifies significant opportunities in the midscale and upper-midscale hotel segments and emphasizes the importance of developing year-round tourism.
He also outlines Rotana's plans to expand across Cairo and other key destinations, including Sharm El Sheikh, the North Coast, and Luxor. Tannous discusses the introduction of Rotana Discovery, which provides access to a global loyalty network of approximately 35 million members, and the growing role of AI in improving operational efficiency and guest experiences.
Overall, Tannous expresses confidence in Egypt's hospitality future, emphasizing that sustainable growth depends on strategic investment, improved infrastructure, technological innovation, and high-quality service while preserving the country's authentic hospitality and personal guest experiences.
19 Oct 2026
Episode 167: From Hotel Rooms to Destinations: Rethinking Hospitality in Egypt
In this exclusive interview at FHS World Dubai, Matthew Weihs sits down with Aman Malhotra, CFO of Kerten Hospitality, to explore Egypt's evolving hospitality landscape and the growing demand for lifestyle-driven destinations.
Aman shares insights into Kerten Hospitality's expansion strategy in Egypt, including its diverse portfolio of lifestyle hotels, branded residences, and innovative hospitality concepts. The conversation explores how the company balances distinctive guest experiences with operational efficiency and profitability, while maintaining the unique identity of each brand.
The discussion also highlights Egypt's investment potential, the importance of creating destinations rather than simply adding hotel inventory, and the role of local talent, sustainable growth, and stronger investment returns in shaping the future of the market.
Discover why Egypt remains a key strategic market for Kerten Hospitality and what it takes to unlock the next phase of hospitality growth in the region.
14 Oct 2026
Episode 165: Beyond Five-Star Hotels: Where Egypt's Real Hospitality Opportunities Lie
In this episode, Hala Matar Choufany, President, HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, shares her perspective on Egypt's evolving hospitality investment landscape, examining the strength of the market's fundamentals, rising hotel valuations, and the growing development pipeline.
The conversation explores the industry's focus on luxury hotels, the untapped opportunities in midscale and affordable accommodation, and the potential risks of oversupply. Hala also discusses the importance of aligning development strategies with evolving traveller demand, balancing investor ambitions with commercial realities, and using data-driven feasibility studies to ensure long-term financial viability.
With Egypt attracting increasing investor interest, the discussion offers valuable insights into where the next opportunities lie and what developers should consider to build sustainable, profitable hospitality projects.
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Ho Kwon Ping
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