Invest-Gate successfully hosted its 24th roundtable, the first of 2025, under the theme “Elevate Egypt: Branded Living and Hospitality” on February 16 at the Nile Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Cairo. The event brought together prominent figures from Egypt’s real estate and hospitality sectors to discuss strategies for enhancing investment and development in the industry.
Moderated by Mr. Moataz Sedky, General Manager of Travco Holidays Egypt, the roundtable featured insightful contributions from key industry leaders, including Mr. Mohamed Ayoub, Chairman of the Egyptian Hotels Organization; Eng.
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Fathallah Fawzy, Vice Chairman of the Egyptian Businessmen’s Association; Eng. Ahmed El Nesr, CEO of ALDAU Development’s Real Estate Division; Eng. Tamer Nasser, CEO of City Edge Developments; and several other distinguished executives and experts.
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The discussions culminated in a set of strategic recommendations to accelerate growth in the real estate and hospitality sectors, focusing on five core pillars: Digital Transformation & Data Accessibility, Enhancing the Investment Climate & Promoting Egypt Globally, Regulatory & Bureaucratic Reforms, Infrastructure Development & Policy Enhancements, and Workforce & Community Development.
1. Digital Transformation & Data Accessibility
Launch a centralized digital platform to consolidate real estate data and investment opportunities.
Introduce a unified digital system for licensing and regulatory approvals.
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Ensure the availability of accurate, up-to-date sector data to support informed investment decisions.
2. Enhancing the Investment Climate & Promoting Egypt Globally
Develop tailored financing mechanisms for hospitality investments, especially serviced apartments.
Increase international marketing efforts to showcase Egypt’s real estate potential.
Organize regional events that focus on attracting foreign investors.Implement a structured tourism calendar to highlight Egypt’s diverse destinations year-round.
3. Regulatory & Bureaucratic Reforms
Simplify land allocation and licensing processes to encourage more investments.
Collaborate with the government to establish standardized models for serviced apartments.
Extend developers’ payment terms to at least seven years to ease financial pressure.
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Reduce taxes on entertainment and tourism-related events to stimulate growth.
Reevaluate hotel room requirements for mixed-use projects in locations like Ain Sokhna and Hurghada.
Introduce transparent regulations for selling various property types to boost investor confidence.
4. Infrastructure Development & Policy Enhancements
Expand water desalination infrastructure and upgrade airports to improve accessibility.
Adopt international standards for hospitality services with a focus on sustainability.
Improve urban planning for branded residences to align with global benchmarks.
Minimize frequent legislative changes that disrupt long-term investment strategies.
Lower mortgage interest rates to encourage private sector investments in hospitality and real estate.
5. Workforce & Community Development
Expand workforce housing projects in new urban areas to support the tourism and real estate industries.
Revise construction policies to ensure properties are delivered move-in ready.
Introduce tax holidays for significant tourism projects to enhance their competitive edge.
Conclusion:
The recommendations presented during the roundtable reflect a comprehensive strategy for strengthening Egypt’s real estate and hospitality sectors. By adopting these measures, Egypt can enhance its appeal to both domestic and international investors while aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 goal of attracting 30 million tourists annually.
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