Hospitality investment needs greater backing from financial institutions, investment funds: Stakeholders
Industry leaders highlighted the need for stronger investment, regulatory reforms, and sustainable demand to support Egypt’s real estate, tourism, and investment sectors during the eighth edition of the Decision Makers Conference, held at the Grand Egyptian Museum under the theme: “The Investment, Real Estate and Tourism Sectors: Egypt’s Triangle of Economic Growth 2026.”
The panel, titled “Investments in the Light of Global Changes: Challenges, Opportunities and Growth Prospects,” examined how global economic and geopolitical developments are reshaping investment strategies and creating new opportunities across key sectors.
Medhat Nafea, Chairperson of Nym Consultancy and a member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council, said uncertainty has become a structural feature of the global economy, requiring more resilient and adaptable economic policies. He emphasized the importance of expanding Egypt’s industrial base, particularly in the engineering and food industries, while noting that high interest rates remain a challenge to investment.
Walid Hassouna, Founder and CEO of ValU, highlighted the growing role of fintech in shaping investment decisions, praising the Central Bank of Egypt and the Financial Regulatory Authority for strengthening the regulatory environment.
He said Egypt has demonstrated resilience in managing exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations, boosting investor confidence.
Mahmoud Mounib, Chairperson of Finest Hospitality Solutions, stressed that Egypt needs approximately 250,000 additional hotel rooms by 2030 to meet its tourism targets.
He called for greater participation by financial institutions and investment funds in hospitality projects, alongside expanded public-private partnerships and increased localisation of hotel supply chains.
Ayman Soliman, Managing Partner at Morpho Investments, said that Egypt’s competitive advantages—including its strategic location, diversified economy, and expanding industrial base—continue to attract investors.
He noted that exchange rate flexibility has significantly improved investor sentiment and encouraged greater confidence in the Egyptian market.
Meanwhile, MP Abdelkhalek Ibrahim, CEO of Nevera Egypt, said that the next phase of the real estate sector should focus on sustaining genuine market demand and improving market regulation.
He noted that the industry’s success will increasingly depend on the efficient long-term operation and management of projects, supported by stronger governance and legislation to enhance Egypt’s regional competitiveness.
