HURGHADA, Egypt. Families planning their next Red Sea getaway have a fresh set of names to trust, after Rixos Hotels Egypt swept seven titles at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026. The industry celebration was staged in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on 28 August 2026, and the seven wins were spread right across the brand’s Egyptian collection.
For parents weighing up where to spend the school holidays, the standout accolade is Egypt’s Leading Family Resort 2026, awarded to Rixos Premium Seagate. The same address also lifted Africa’s Leading Water Park 2026 for its Aqua Park, a one-two result that speaks directly to households looking for a single property where children and adults are equally well catered for. You can explore Rixos Hotels’ Egyptian resorts to see how the family offering fits alongside the group’s wider portfolio.
A portfolio built for every kind of traveller
Rixos Hotels Egypt operates properties in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Alexandria, and the seven awards reflect that geographic and thematic spread. While Seagate anchors the family experience, the group was also recognised for its adults-only escape, its beachfront credentials, its heritage stays and its most exclusive villa accommodation, giving multi-generational groups plenty of ways to travel together or apart.
The seven awards 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 performed especially strongly, taking both Egypt’s Leading Beach Resort 2026 and Egypt’s Leading Resort 2026, while Rixos Montaza Alexandria was honoured as Egypt’s Leading Heritage Hotel 2026 for guests who prefer a sense of history with their stay.
Leadership reflects on the recognition
Speaking after the results were confirmed, 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.”
For families in particular, the double recognition at Rixos Premium Seagate offers reassurance that the water park thrills and the wider resort programme have both been judged best in class. Full results from the ceremony are published by the World Travel Awards, confirming Egypt’s continued standing as a leading destination for sun, sea and family holidays.
