HURGHADA, Egypt: The Red Sea resort city of Sharm El Sheikh took a starring role in Rixos Hotels Egypt’s biggest awards night of the year, as the group carried home seven titles from the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026. The ceremony was staged in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on 28 August 2026, drawing the continent’s leading hospitality names.
Two of the seven wins were claimed by properties in Sharm El Sheikh, underlining the destination’s growing pull among discerning travellers. Rixos Sharm El Sheikh Adults Only 18+ was named Egypt’s Leading All-Inclusive Resort, while the Premium Villa @ Club Prive by Rixos Sharm El Sheikh secured the title of Egypt’s Leading Luxury Hotel Villa. Together they anchored a haul that spans the Rixos portfolio across Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Alexandria.
A clean sweep across the Egypt portfolio
The remaining honours were distributed among the brand’s Hurghada and Alexandria addresses, alongside a standout recognition for its water park attraction. Family travel, beach breaks, heritage stays and all-round resort experiences were each singled out by the judges, reflecting the range of stays the group offers along the coast and beyond.
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
Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas proved a double winner on the night, taking both Egypt’s Leading Beach Resort and Egypt’s Leading Resort. Rixos Premium Seagate also featured twice, earning Egypt’s Leading Family Resort and, through its Aqua Park, the pan-African title for Africa’s Leading Water Park. In Alexandria, Rixos Montaza was recognised as Egypt’s Leading Heritage Hotel.
Leadership reaction
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.”
The World Travel Awards, established to celebrate excellence across the global tourism industry, run annual regional programmes that feed into a worldwide gala. Full details of this year’s regional winners are published by the World Travel Awards. For Rixos Hotels Egypt, the seven-title result caps a strong showing for its coastal resorts, with Sharm El Sheikh firmly in the spotlight.
