HURGHADA, Egypt. For the discerning traveller who measures a holiday in the quality of its sunsets and the softness of its linens, Egypt’s Red Sea and Mediterranean coastlines have just been handed a fresh set of credentials. At the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, staged on 28 August 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania, Rixos Hotels Egypt gathered seven separate honours, a haul that spans water parks and heritage suites alike.
The recognition threads through a portfolio that stretches across Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Alexandria, each address offering its own flavour of indulgence. Guests planning their next escape can explore the full collection through Rixos, where beachfront villas, adults-only retreats and family playgrounds sit side by side under one refined banner.
A Portfolio Built for Every Kind of Escape
What makes this year’s tally so telling is its range. The awards do not crown a single flagship; they celebrate breadth, from the thrill of a record-setting aqua park to the quiet grandeur of a heritage hotel steeped in Alexandrian history. It is a reminder that luxury need not follow one script, and that the same operator can serve thrill-seeking families and couples craving seclusion with equal polish.
The Seven Honours in Full
- 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 emerged as a double winner on the night, taking both the beach and resort categories, while Rixos Premium Seagate secured a family and water-park pairing that speaks to its appeal for travelling households.
Recognition Rooted in Service
Reflecting on the evening, the mood among the leadership was one of pride tempered by gratitude. 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.”
Often described as the tourism industry’s most prestigious accolades, the World Travel Awards draw votes from travel professionals and consumers across the continent, lending the results a weight that resonates well beyond the ballroom.
For those already dreaming of warm water and unhurched afternoons, the message from Zanzibar is clear: Egypt’s luxury coastlines have plenty of reasons to boast this season, and seven of them now carry a golden seal.
