HURGHADA, Egypt. As the continent’s hospitality sector gathered for the closing act of the 2026 awards season, one name dominated the Egyptian conversation. Rixos Hotels Egypt walked away from the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026 with seven honours, a haul spread right across its Egyptian portfolio and a clear signal of the country’s growing standing in the region’s luxury travel league.
The ceremony took place on 28 August 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, the annual meeting point where hotels, resorts and destinations from every corner of the continent are weighed against one another. For the group behind Rixos Egypt, which runs properties in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Alexandria, the evening confirmed a strong run through this year’s judging cycle.
A Clean Sweep Across the Egyptian Coast
Few operators managed to convert nominations into wins as consistently across such a wide spread of categories. Rixos took titles covering family travel, adults-only escapes, heritage stays, beach holidays and even the continent’s water-park crown, with resorts on the Red Sea and the Mediterranean all sharing in the recognition.
The Seven Winning Titles
- 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 spread underlines how the group has positioned distinct properties for very different travellers, from families gravitating towards Seagate and its aqua park to couples seeking the calm of the adults-only address in Sharm El Sheikh. The Rixos Montaza Alexandria, meanwhile, carried the heritage banner on the Mediterranean coast, while the Magawish Suites & Villas near Hurghada claimed a rare double.
Leadership Reflects on the Result
Speaking after the results were confirmed, Mr. Erkan Yildirim, Managing Director of Rixos Hotels Egypt, framed the outcome as a shared achievement rather than a single accolade.
“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.”
Now in its fourth decade, the awards programme is widely followed across the tourism industry, and its African edition has become a reliable barometer of where momentum lies as the wider global season draws towards its finale. Full results from the evening are published by the World Travel Awards.
For Egypt, the tally adds fresh weight to a destination already central to the continent’s leisure map. With trophies now sitting in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Alexandria alike, Rixos closes this chapter of the season as one of the most decorated names in African hospitality for 2026.