Minor Hotels has appointed Tamer Khedr as Managing Director of Minor Hotels Egypt, creating a dedicated leadership position as the company accelerates its growth strategy in one of its most important emerging markets.
The newly established role reflects the global hospitality group’s long-term commitment to Egypt, where it is pursuing significant expansion across hotels, resorts and tourism-related developments.
New Leadership Role For Egypt
As Managing Director of Minor Hotels Egypt, Tamer Khedr will oversee the company’s operations and development activities throughout the country.
His responsibilities will include supporting portfolio growth, strengthening relationships with owners and partners, and ensuring operational excellence across existing and future properties.
The appointment comes as Minor Hotels increases its investment and development activity in the Egyptian hospitality sector.
More Than Two Decades Of Hospitality Experience
Khedr joins Minor Hotels from DO Hotels, where he most recently served as Chief Executive Officer.
Over a hospitality career spanning more than 20 years, he has gained extensive experience in hotel operations, asset management, owner representation and large-scale mixed-use developments.
His previous roles include senior leadership positions with Emaar Hospitality Group’s North Coast developments in Egypt, as well as operational experience with Emaar Hospitality Group, Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh and Shangri-La Dubai.
Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for driving business performance, managing complex hospitality operations and delivering high-quality guest experiences.
Egypt Becomes A Strategic Growth Market
According to Minor Hotels, Egypt is one of the most strategically important markets within the company’s Middle East and Africa expansion plans.
The group has recently accelerated its presence in the country through a series of major development agreements.
Among the most significant projects is the planned Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, which will introduce the luxury Anantara brand to one of Egypt’s leading Red Sea destinations.
Ambitious Expansion Plans
In 2024, Minor Hotels also announced a landmark joint venture with :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} aimed at developing and operating up to 50 hotels across Egypt over the next decade.
The partnership includes plans for hotels, resorts and Nile cruise experiences, reflecting the company’s ambition to expand across multiple segments of Egypt’s tourism industry.
These projects highlight Egypt’s growing importance within Minor Hotels’ global portfolio and reinforce the country’s position as one of the region’s fastest-growing tourism markets.
Supporting Future Growth
Commenting on his appointment, Khedr described Egypt as one of the world’s most compelling tourism destinations and said he looks forward to helping expand Minor Hotels’ presence across the country.
His appointment is expected to play a key role in supporting the group’s long-term growth ambitions while strengthening its position across Egypt’s increasingly competitive hospitality landscape.
