HURGHADA, Egypt: A standout night for high-end hospitality saw Rixos Hotels Egypt collect seven honours at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, staged on 28 August 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Two of the trophies pointed squarely at the group’s most exclusive product: its private villas and premium suite collections along the Red Sea coast.
The tally underlines how Rixos Hotels Egypt has built its reputation around spacious, service-led stays rather than volume alone, with signature villa addresses in Sharm El Sheikh and premium suites-and-villas resorts in Hurghada anchoring the portfolio. Alexandria, meanwhile, contributed a heritage win that widened the group’s reach beyond its beach heartland.
Among the seven wins, the accolade for Egypt’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa placed the group’s most private accommodation front and centre, recognising an intimate villa concept set within a members-style enclave in Sharm El Sheikh. A second premium address in Hurghada took top billing in both the beach resort and overall resort categories, reinforcing the appeal of larger suites and villas for guests seeking room to unwind.
The full list of 2026 wins
- 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
The remaining honours spanned the group’s family and adults-only offerings, from a leading water park attraction to a leading all-inclusive resort and a top family resort, illustrating a portfolio that pairs its premium villa product with broad-appeal destinations across three Egyptian cities.
Leadership response
Reflecting on the results, 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.”
With villa and premium-suite categories driving much of the recognition, the group heads into the coming season with fresh momentum behind its most exclusive stays in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Alexandria. Full results from the ceremony are published by the World Travel Awards.
