Reviving historic hotels, developing existing ones and establishing new facilities to boost hotel capacity
Using real estate assets for hotel activity, and studying the construction of new hotels in several governorates
Shimi directs adherence to project timelines and the provision of the highest level of services according to international quality standards
Upgrading sound and light shows and the "Misr Travel" transport fleet, and developing tourism programs and services
Eng. Mohamed Shimi, Minister of Public Business Sector, held a meeting with the CEOs of the subsidiaries of the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels to follow up on the latest developments in the implementation of a number of hotel and tourism projects in several governorates.
During the meeting, the minister stressed the need to accelerate the pace of project implementation with full adherence to the set timelines, emphasizing the importance of integrating the efforts of the subsidiaries and the private sector to deliver projects worthy of Egypt's historical and tourism status that reflect its identity and enhance its appeal as a global tourist destination, and to provide the highest level of services according to international quality standards, while taking the environmental and cultural dimension into account in all projects.
During the meeting, the minister reviewed progress on a number of major hotel projects, including:
Reviving the historic Continental Hotel (5 stars) in downtown Cairo, where construction works began in April 2025.
Developing the Carnelia Beach Resort in Marsa Alam, whose implementation began in January 2025 and which comprises 3 phases.
Developing the Nile Ritz-Carlton hotel.
The annex of the Steigenberger El Lessan hotel and the Hotac Arkan hotel in Ras El Bar, which is targeted for completion before the end of 2025.
Completing the development of the Nefertari Hotel in Abu Simbel.
The Aura Hotel extension project on the North Coast.
The "Camp Dahab" tourism project.
Using a number of real estate assets of domestic trade companies, including the "Omar Effendi" branches on Abdel Aziz Street and Hegaz Square in Cairo and Saad Zaghloul in Alexandria, and converting them to hotel activity.
Studying the construction of new hotels in several cities, including Port Said and El Mahalla El Kubra.
Final works on the development of a tourist restaurant in the Khan El Khalili area.
Sound and Light
The meeting also discussed the projects of the Sound and Light Company, including the operational status of the new show at the Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, which opened in October 2024; the upgrading of the sound and light shows in the Pyramids area in partnership with the private sector; and the introduction of virtual reality (VR) shows, which have already started at the Pyramids and are being rolled out to other archaeological sites. In this context, the minister stressed the importance of enriching the visitor experience using modern interactive technologies, especially for young people, and of offering an integrated educational and entertainment experience.
Misr Travel
The meeting addressed other developments in tourism and commercial projects, including the development of Misr Travel's tourist transport system, increasing reliance on e-marketing of tourist trips and the development of a number of tourist restaurants to raise service efficiency and attract more visitors.
Eng. Mohamed Shimi concluded the meeting, attended by Mohamed Maged El-Menshawy, Chairman of the Board of the Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels, and Amr Attia, Executive Managing Director of the holding company, by affirming the ministry's commitment to implementing an ambitious plan aimed at investing the assets owned by the subsidiaries in the best economic way and building integrated, competitive tourism projects in partnership with the private sector, in a way that supports the national economy, creates jobs and enhances Egypt's position on the global tourism map. He also stressed the importance of developing human resources and expanding economically viable investment activities, affirming that the management of the investment portfolio of the tourism and hotel sector aims to maximize returns and improve tourism services and programs according to international standards, according to the official page of the Egyptian Cabinet on "Facebook".
