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Hilton Worldwide Expands Egypt Portfolio

7/2/2012

DUBAI, UAE & MCLEAN, Va.—Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement with long-standing business partner, Egyptian Touristic Resorts LLC, to introduce two new premium Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties to Cairo and Alexandria.

The dual signing for the 390-room Hilton Giza Pyramids and the 195-room Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch Resort represent the 19th and 20th Hilton Worldwide properties to open in Egypt.

In an announcement, Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide, Middle East & Africa said: "Hilton Worldwide has proudly served Egypt for over 50 years and today's announcement is testament to our commitment and confidence in the country. The two signings will add significant value to our current, extensive network of hotels and reaffirm our position as the country's foremost hospitality company."

Hilton Giza Pyramids will include 18 suites and the property will feature amenities including a large function room, two boardrooms, four meeting rooms, a business center, a health club plus spa, and an outdoor swimming pool. The property will also host several restaurants including all day dining and three speciality options as well as a lobby lounge and destination bar. The hotel is expected to open in 2016.

Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch Resort will feature a large function room, four meeting rooms, a business center, and an outdoor and indoor pool. On site dining facilities will include a speciality restaurant and an all-day dining option as well as an executive lounge, a destination bar, and a lobby lounge. Hilton Alexandria King's Ranch Resort is the brand's second hotel in Alexandria and is expected to open at the end of 2013.

Mohamed Ragab, Owner, Egyptian Touristic Resorts LLC said: "Hilton Worldwide has proved to be an exceptionally good professional and productive business partner and we are delighted to continue our association by bringing two new quality hotels to the Egyptian market."

Hilton Worldwide's 20 hotels in Egypt will comprise 19 Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded properties in nine locations across the country including Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Marsa Alam, Alexandria, Dahab and Nuweiba. The company also operates Conrad Cairo in the capital.

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