A new report by W Hospitality Group has placed four Egyptian cities among Africa’s ten most attractive destinations for hotel investment, highlighting the country’s growing role in the regional tourism industry.
Greater Cairo ranked first, with 80 projects totaling 16,400 rooms. Expansion is driven by Accor, Marriott, Hilton, and InterContinental, alongside Minor and Hyatt. Around 40 percent of the planned rooms are expected to open this year and next.
Sharm El-Sheikh, one of Africa’s leading Red Sea resorts, came second. The city has nine hotel deals, dominated by Accor with seven projects. Nearly 90 percent of the rooms belong to its luxury and upscale brands, with most openings scheduled by 2027.
Marsa Alam, a purpose-built resort city on the Red Sea, ranked fourth. It hosts 14 projects with 3,769 rooms, more than half of which are expected to open within the next two years.
Ain Sokhna secured tenth place, with 15 projects totaling 2,680 rooms. About 24 percent of these are set to launch between 2026 and 2027.
Founded in Lagos in 2003, W Hospitality Group is a leading consultancy in hotel and tourism development. With projects across 90 countries, including 40 in Africa, the firm has played a pivotal role in shaping hospitality growth across the continent.
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