Egypt Allocates Over 1 Million sqm for Tourism Projects in Hurghada
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Egypt has allocated more than one million square metres across 16 plots in Hurghada for hotel, tourism and entertainment projects expected to add hundreds of hotel rooms.
Egypt has allocated more than one million square metres of land for integrated hotel, tourism services and entertainment projects in Hurghada on the Red Sea, to be implemented in accordance with approved development schedules.
Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy said the government is focused on maximising the tourism and investment potential of Egypt's various destinations and on creating an environment that supports investment. She said expanding tourism projects is part of the state's efforts to increase hotel room capacity and strengthen tourism cities and centres.
Mostafa Abdel Wahab, CEO of the Tourism Development Authority, said the allocation decisions cover 16 plots within the tourism centre's master plans, with a combined area exceeding one million square metres.
The projects are expected to add around 856 hotel rooms, in addition to professionally managed accommodation units, while one existing project will expand its capacity to 946 hotel units, he said. The allocations also include approval for the development of two water parks, one of which will be operated by an international operator.
The projects will also include tourism service centres and upscale entertainment areas aimed at supporting existing and future tourism developments. Mr Abdel Wahab said the TDA will continue to monitor implementation in line with the approved timelines to ensure the projects are completed and brought into operation as scheduled.