HURGHADA, Egypt: Egypt’s standing as a leading destination for international travellers has been reinforced after Rixos Hotels Egypt secured seven titles at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026. The event took place on 28 August 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, gathering the continent’s most prominent names in hospitality and tourism.
The clean sweep spans the group’s Egyptian portfolio, with recognised properties located across Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Alexandria. For a country that has placed tourism at the centre of its economic ambitions, the results offer a timely endorsement of the quality on offer along the Red Sea coast and the Mediterranean. Travellers can explore the group’s Egyptian collection through Rixos Hotels, which brings together resorts serving families, couples and heritage-minded visitors alike.
Seven Titles Spanning the Egyptian Coast
The awards touched almost every category the group competes in, from beachfront resorts and family destinations to a heritage landmark in Alexandria and an adults-only retreat in Sharm El Sheikh. The full list of honours is as follows:
- Africa’s Leading Water Park 2026, Aqua Park, Rixos Premium Seagate, Egypt
- Egypt’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort 2026, Rixos Sharm El Sheikh Adults Only 18+
- Egypt’s Leading Beach Resort 2026, Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas
- Egypt’s Leading Family Resort 2026, Rixos Premium Seagate
- Egypt’s Leading Heritage Hotel 2026, Rixos Montaza Alexandria
- Egypt’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026, Premium Villa @ Club Prive by Rixos Sharm El Sheikh
- Egypt’s Leading Resort 2026, Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas
A Vote of Confidence in Egyptian Hospitality
The breadth of the recognition points to consistency across very different guest experiences, a factor that industry observers say helps sustain repeat visitors to Egypt’s resort towns. Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas took two of the seven titles, while Rixos Premium Seagate was honoured both as a family destination and for its Aqua Park.
Reflecting on the outcome, Mr. Erkan Yildirim, Managing Director of Rixos Hotels Egypt, said: “We are extremely proud to receive seven World Travel Awards. This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams and our continued commitment to delivering exceptional and memorable guest experiences. We sincerely thank our guests and partners for their trust and support.”
The results arrive as Egypt continues to court a wider international audience, with its coastal resorts an increasingly familiar fixture in global travel itineraries. Now in its fourth decade, the World Travel Awards programme is regarded across the industry as a benchmark for excellence, with winners decided through votes cast by travel professionals and the wider public.
Full results from the ceremony are published by the World Travel Awards. For Egypt, the seven honours add fresh momentum to a tourism sector working to convert renewed global interest into lasting growth.
