Thursday 30 Jan
Prime Minister Dr. Moustafa Madbouly has chosen the members of the Egyptian Tourism Development Committee, as part of a decision to form specialized advisory committees. These committees aim to enhance communication between the government and experts in various fields of the private sector. Dr. Madbouly has issued a decision stipulating the formation of six specialized advisory committees, appointing their members. Each committee is responsible for presenting opinions and proposals to support the government's efforts to reform and advance the respective sector, and to enhance the role of the private sector.
The Egyptian Tourism Development Committee comprises prominent business leaders from the tourism sector. Below is a brief profile of the committee members:
CEO and Managing Director of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding
(TMGH).
He is one of the most prominent and influential businessmen
in Egypt and the Middle East, ranked among the top 50 most influential figures
in the Egyptian economy.
Hisham Talaat Moustafa has made significant contributions to
the tourism sector. He successfully introduced the world-renowned Four Seasons
Hotels and Resorts to Egypt, bringing a new level of luxury to the hospitality
market.
Talaat Moustafa Group currently owns 4 hotels and has 3 more
under construction in various cities. Through Icon Company, the group acquired
Legacy, which owns seven historic hotels, expanding their portfolio to 15
hotels.
He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the most powerful
CEOs in the Middle East for three consecutive years (starting from 2023).
Forbes also named him one of the most powerful leaders in
the tourism and travel sector in the Middle East in 2023.
He has introduced unprecedented ideas and concepts to the
real estate market. He was the first to introduce the concept of resorts on the
North Coast, the first to venture into the desert and create urban
developments, and the first to establish the largest privately-operated city.
He is the sole real estate developer to develop
fully-serviced community cities and is a pioneer in the development of hotel
projects.
Founder of the Pickalbatros Group, which operates over 41
hotels with 19,624 rooms and employs more than 15,000 staff in the tourism and
hospitality industry.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Kamel Hassan Abu Ali boasts a distinguished career in
tourism education, evidenced by his significant contributions:
Founding the Albatros Association for Cultural and
Scientific Services.
Establishing the Higher Institute of Tourism and Hotels in
Hurghada.
Launching the Italian School to provide high-quality
education in the hospitality field.
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TRAVCO
Global Holding Group.
Professional Experience:
Held numerous prominent positions in various influential
associations concerned with the tourism sector.
Served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber
of Hotel Establishments and the Supreme Council for Tourism.
In 2006, El Chiaty was recognized by the Egyptian Ministry
of Tourism for his pioneering role in promoting tourism and introducing the
North Coast to the Egyptian tourism map.
Under his leadership, Travco Group became the leading
entertainment group in the Middle East, operating through its companies in the
tourism, hospitality, and aviation sectors.
Hassan Mohamed Hassan Darwish (Hassan Darwish):
Vice Chairman of Palm Hills Development Company.
CEO of El Mansour and El Maghrabi for Investment and
Development.
Chairman of Makor Hotels (representing Accor Worldwide).
Chairman of El Neama for Tourism Investment.
General Manager of Novotel 6th of October.
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Royal Insurance.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Insurance
Institute.
Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the Egyptian
Compulsory Insurance Pool in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Chairman of the Egyptian Federation of Tourist Chambers.
Chairman of Sun Rise Hotels Group for Hotel Management and
Tourism Resorts since 2004.
Professional Experience:
Chairman of Blue Sky Tourism Company from 1998 to 2014.
Chairman of the Red Sea Branch of the Chamber of Travel
Companies and Agencies from 2002 to 2010.
Held the position of Chairman of the South Sinai Branch of
the Chamber of Travel Companies and Agencies.
Held the position of Chairman of the Chamber of Travel
Companies and Agencies.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Federation
of Tourist Chambers from 2019 to 2020.
Chairman of the Chamber of Travel Companies and Agencies
from 2019 to 2022.
Chairman of the Board and CEO of Wings Tourism Investment
(WTI).
Member of numerous organizations and bodies, such as the
American Chamber of Commerce and the Egyptian Businessmen Association.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian General
Authority for Tourism Promotion.
Member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).
Member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Tourism
Promotion Board.
Professional Experience:
Held the position of Chairman of the Egyptian Federation of
Tourist Chambers in 2019.
Held the position of Chairman of the Interim Executive
Committee of the Chamber of Hotels from January 2018 until his election as
Chairman of the Federation of Tourist Chambers.
Member of the Board of Directors of the Egyptian Federation
of Tourist Chambers in 2018, 2010, and 2002.
Held the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the South Sinai Branch of the Chamber of Travel Companies and Agencies in 2006.
An Egyptian businessman, investor, and developer in the
hospitality and real estate sectors.
A board member of the Egyptian Federation of Tourist
Chambers for the third consecutive term.
A board member of the Sharm El-Sheikh Investors Association.
Professional Experience:
Possesses extensive experience in hotel management and
expansion, with a specific focus on Sharm El-Sheikh. This experience aligns
with a comprehensive vision for continuous investment in Sinai, adhering to the
highest international standards.
Has actively sought partnerships with leading global
hospitality brands. This includes a successful agreement with the world-leading
Accor Group to manage the group's hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh, ensuring high
operational standards
CEO of ALDAU Development, a company specializing in
construction, development, and expansion of hotels, real estate planning and
development, and mixed-use real estate projects in Cairo, Hurghada, and London.
Member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo and the
Egyptian Businessmen Association.
Hotel Construction, Development, and Expansion
Real Estate and Commercial Planning & Development
Advertising and Marketing Studies
