A dedicated hospitality investment firm
About Us
EHI is a private equity firm specializing in hospitality, with a mission to manage capital on behalf of institutional investors for Egypt-based hotel opportunities. Our goal is to create long-term value and deliver superior risk-adjusted returns through disciplined acquisition criteria and value-add investment strategies. By leveraging our extensive expertise in both private equity and hotel operations, we seek to transform opportunities into successful ventures while fostering sustainable growth in the Egyptian hospitality market
Strategy
Asset Repositioning
Asset Repositioning
Asset Repositioning
We target properties with significant potential for performance improvement, typically due to operational inefficiencies under independent ownership. Our investment thesis focuses on minimal refurbishments to enhance the properties and transferring property management to internationally recognized hotel brands, ensuring higher standards and increased market appeal
Geographic Focus
Asset Repositioning
Asset Repositioning
1. Urban Markets: We prioritize opportunities in Cairo, Egypt’s capital, where high barriers to entry and strong demand create ideal conditions for value creation.
2. Leisure Destinations: In the Red Sea region, particularly Hurghada and Marsa Alam, we aim to reposition properties to elevate their competitive standing and deliver a superior guest experience
Control & Majority Positions
Control & Majority Positions
Control & Majority Positions
We focus on control-oriented equity investments, often acquiring up to 100% of a company’s share capital. This approach ensures we have the authority to implement transformative changes and drive measurable value creation
Special Situations
Control & Majority Positions
Control & Majority Positions
Leveraging our deep expertise, we identify hotels facing challenges such as liquidity constraints, mismanagement, or lack of strategic direction. By providing tailored solutions, including recapitalization, operational restructuring, and CAPEX for completion to unlock hidden value
The Hotel Sector in Egypt
Strong Tourism Fundamental
- Cultural Heritage: Egypt is one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations, boasting a rich cultural heritage, including the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor’s temples, and the Nile River
- Natural Attractions: The country also features pristine Red Sea coastlines, attracting leisure tourists seeking world-class diving and beach resorts
Growing Tourism Demand
- Record Visitor Numbers: In 2023, Egypt welcomed nearly 15 million tourists, surpassing the previous high in 2010
- Revenue Growth: Tourism revenues rose by 8% year-on-year to approximately USD 13 billion in 2023
- First Half of 2024 Performance: The first half of 2024 also showed promise, with USD 6.6 billion in revenue and 7.069 million tourist arrivals, up on the same period last year
Egypt Vision 2030 for Tourism
The Egyptian government’s Vision 2030 outlines an ambitious roadmap to elevate Egypt’s tourism industry as a cornerstone of economic growth and global competitiveness. Key objectives include:
- Increasing Tourism Revenues: Egypt aims to attract 25 million tourists annually by 2030, adjusting its previous target of 30 million
- Expanding Accommodation Capacity: The plan includes adding half a million hotel rooms by 2030 to meet the expected surge in tourist arrivals
- Promoting Sustainable Tourism: Vision 2030 emphasizes environmentally friendly practices, encouraging eco-tourism and sustainable operations across the hospitality sector
- Diversifying Tourism Markets: Efforts are underway to target new source markets, reduce reliance on traditional visitors, and attract a wider range of demographics, including business travelers and millennials
Vision 2030 positions Egypt as a leading global tourism destination by leveraging its unique history, prime location, and untapped potential, creating significant opportunities for investors in the hospitality sector.
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