Minor Hotels appoints Tamer Khedr Managing Director for Egypt expansion | News
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with more than 640 hotels in operation and development in 66 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas, has appointed Tamer Khedr as Managing Director of Minor Hotels Egypt. The appointment marks an important milestone in the group’s long-term growth strategy for one of the most important emerging markets.
The newly created role reflects Minor Hotels’ commitment to establishing a dedicated leadership structure in Egypt as the company accelerates its expansion plans across the country. As Managing Director of Minor Hotels Egypt, Tamer will oversee the group’s operations and development activities, supporting portfolio growth while ensuring operational excellence for existing and future properties.
Tamer is a highly respected leader in the hospitality industry with more than twenty years of industry experience and brings extensive expertise in hotel operations, asset management, owner representation and large-scale mixed-use developments. He comes from DO Hotels, where he was Chief Executive Officer, at Minor Hotels. Previously, he held senior leadership roles including head of hospitality and owner representative for Emaar Hospitality Group’s north coast developments in Egypt, with an operational background at Emaar Hospitality Group, Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh and at Shangri-La Dubai. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for driving business performance, leading complex hospitality operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Commenting on the appointment, Amir Golbarg, Chief Operating Officer, Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa, said: “Egypt is one of the strategically most important markets in Minor Hotels’ growth trajectory and a key focus for our future expansion. The creation of this role reflects our long-term commitment to the market, and we are pleased to welcome Tamer to lead our growth ambitions in Egypt. His extensive industry experience and strong leadership qualities make him exceptionally well positioned for the role.”
The appointment comes as Minor Hotels continues to accelerate its expansion in Egypt. Minor Hotels recently signed Anantara Somabay Resort & Residences, bringing the luxury flagship to one of Egypt’s most sought-after Red Sea destinations. In 2024, a groundbreaking joint venture with SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises was signed, aiming to develop and operate up to 50 hotels across Egypt over the next ten years, including hotels, resorts and Nile cruise experiences.
These developments underline Egypt’s growing importance within Minor Hotels’ global portfolio and support the company’s vision to expand its footprint to key tourism and lifestyle destinations across the country.
Commenting on his appointment, Tamer Khedr said: “I am honored to join Minor Hotels at such an exciting time in its growth trajectory. Egypt continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s most attractive tourism destinations, and Minor Hotels has laid out ambitious plans for the market. I look forward to working closely with our teams and partners to support the company’s expansion, enhance the guest experience and build a portfolio that contributes to the continued success of Egypt’s hospitality sector.”
Tamer’s appointment reinforces Minor Hotels’ commitment to Egypt as a priority growth market and positions the company for the next phase of expansion across the country.
