The Bench hosted the official launch reception for Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Egypt on 11 June bringing together senior hospitality, real estate and investment leaders to mark the countdown to FHS Egypt, taking place on 10–11 November 2026 at Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile.

The reception attracted a high-profile cross-section of Egypt's real estate and hospitality ecosystem, including representatives from some of the country's most active developers such as Qatari Diar, Emaar Misr, Orascom Development, City Edge Developments, ADD Properties and Grova Development (Hassan Allam Holding), alongside regional and international hotel operators, investors, consultants and advisors.

The evening featured an exclusive market outlook presentation from Mo El Hadi, Associate Director, Middle East & Africa, STR, highlighting Egypt's exceptional hospitality performance and growing investment momentum. According to STR, Egypt's hotel sector achieved its strongest demand levels since records began in 2000, with hotel demand surpassing 45.5 million room nights in 2025, representing 10% year-on-year growth. Occupancy reached 70%, while Egypt ranked among the top 10 countries globally for hotel demand growth, outperforming many established tourism destinations.

STR data also revealed that hotel sector revenues increased by 46% year-on-year in 2025, generating an additional USD 1.6 billion in revenue, demonstrating that growth is being driven by both robust demand and increasing market value. Tourism now contributes approximately 8.7% of Egypt's economy, underlining the sector's growing strategic importance to the country's long-term development.

The market outlook was followed by a panel discussion titled "Investing Egypt: From Vision to Keys in Hand," featuring industry leaders from JLL, Radisson Hotel Group, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Kerten Hospitality and Aleph Hospitality. The discussion explored how Egypt's investment momentum can be translated into successful operating assets, covering development finance, brand partnerships, market opportunities and operational readiness.

The positive performance indicators are increasingly being matched by investor confidence. More than 34,000 hotel rooms are currently in Egypt's development pipeline across proposed, planning and under-construction projects, reflecting sustained long-term confidence in the country's hospitality sector and tourism strategy.

Matthew Weihs, Chief Development Officer, the bench said, "The data tells a compelling story. Egypt is no longer being viewed solely as a tourism destination; it is increasingly being recognised as one of the most exciting hospitality investment opportunities in the region. The level of engagement we've seen ahead of FHS Egypt demonstrates the appetite among developers, operators and investors to capitalise on that momentum."

With Egypt's hospitality market forecast to reach USD 8.8 billion by 2033, FHS Egypt will provide a dedicated platform for senior decision-makers to connect, identify opportunities and advance projects that support the next phase of the country's tourism and hospitality growth.

Future Hospitality Summit Egypt takes place on 10–11 November 2026 at Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile.

For more information, please visit www.futurehospitality.com/Egypt

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About FHS Egypt

FHS Egypt will take place on 10–11 November 2026 at the Sofitel Downtown Cairo Nile, bringing together senior leaders from across hospitality, tourism, investment, and development to explore Egypt’s growing role as a key regional hub. The summit will focus on unlocking investment opportunities, driving strategic partnerships, and supporting sustainable growth across the country’s tourism and hospitality sectors.

Partners: ACT, Aleph Hospitality, Gary Greene Design, HVS, JLL, Kerten Hospitality, KOFISI, Marriott International, QUO, Radisson Hotel Group, Rotana, Sectorlight, Shiji, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Discover more at https://www.futurehospitality.com/egypt

About The Bench

The Bench is a global curator of opportunity, designing transformative forums and summits that connect, inspire, and advance the hospitality and travel industries. With over 20 years of expertise, it creates platforms that go beyond networking to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change.

Its events bring together government leaders, tourism authorities, global travel associations, leading hospitality brands, investors, airlines, and destination developers. Flagship gatherings include FHS World (formerly AHIC), FHS Saudi Arabia, FHS Africa (formerly AHIF), and AviaDev.

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Muhammad Ahmed, Head of Marketing, The Bench

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