An opening session dedicated to the role of General Managers in the Red Sea hospitality sector, exploring the connection between hotel ownership, daily operations, and long-term strategy. The session also introduced the vision for GM Club Red Sea as a platform for GMs to exchange experiences, discuss industry challenges and emerging trends, and shape future gatherings together.

A warm welcome from Hany Mounir, General Manager of Long Beach Resort, as he welcomed the General Managers attending the inaugural GM Club Red Sea gathering and shared a few words on the significance of bringing the region's hospitality leaders together.

A welcome note from Ali Elhalawany, Board Member and Executive of the Red Sea Hotels Establishments Chamber (EHA), addressing the General Managers attending the inaugural GM Club Red Sea gathering and highlighting the importance of bringing hospitality leaders together to strengthen connections across the region's industry.

A practical session exploring how hotels can turn the data they already have into better commercial decisions. Through real hospitality examples, the discussion looked at challenging assumptions, using guest and sales data to understand demand, identifying opportunities across markets, and being better prepared to act when conditions change.

A practical session exploring how General Managers can make better use of the data their hotels already collect. The discussion focused on improving reporting, accessing faster answers, and identifying the information that matters most for day-to-day decision-making.

An open discussion bringing together General Managers from across the Red Sea hospitality sector to exchange perspectives, share experiences, and discuss topics relevant to their roles and the wider hospitality industry.

A dedicated networking break for attendees to connect with fellow hospitality professionals, exchange ideas, and continue conversations over coffee in a relaxed setting.

An opening welcome from Mohamed Taha, Managing Director of T.I.T Solutions, introducing Travel Expo Red Sea 2026 and its vision of bringing the hospitality and tourism community together to exchange ideas, build connections, and actively shape the future of tourism in the Red Sea region.

Install Travel Expo Event App. To help you get the most out of Travel Expo – Red Sea Edition, we will begin with a short session to guide attendees through installing the official event app. The app will give you easy access to the agenda, speaker materials, session updates, and networking features, allowing you to stay connected throughout the event. During this quick walkthrough, our team will assist you in installing the app and show you how to use it to access presentations, interact with speakers, and stay informed during the event. Installing the app ensures you don't miss important updates and helps you stay fully engaged throughout the day.

We begin the day with a warm welcome to the leaders shaping hospitality in the Red Sea. In this opening address, Mr. Hany Mounir, General Manager of Hurghada Long Beach Resort, our venue host, will welcome attendees and share a few words about the importance of bringing hotel leaders together to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration within the region. As one of the respected hospitality leaders in the destination, Mr. Mounir will highlight the value of knowledge sharing, industry dialogue, and partnerships in supporting the continued growth and success of the Red Sea hospitality sector. This welcome session sets the tone for a day of learning, connection, and meaningful conversations among hotel leaders.

Strengthening Hospitality in the Red Sea: The Role of the Egyptian Hotels Association The Egyptian Hotels Association (EHA) plays an important role in supporting and representing the interests of hotels across Egypt's leading tourism destinations. In this session, Mr. Ali Elhalawany, Board Member and Executive of the Red Sea Hotels Establishments Chamber (EHA), will share insights into the Association's ongoing activities and initiatives aimed at supporting the hospitality sector in the Red Sea region. The discussion will highlight key efforts to strengthen industry collaboration, support hotel operations, and address the evolving challenges facing hotels in one of Egypt's most important tourism markets. This session offers attendees a valuable opportunity to better understand the Association's role and how its initiatives contribute to the continued growth and development of the Red Sea hospitality industry.

A session exploring how Red Sea hotels can move beyond traditional distribution strategies and take a more data-driven approach to commercial decision-making. The discussion covered direct bookings, distribution costs, demand trends, digital connectivity, and the role of technology and AI in improving revenue, guest engagement, and profitability.

A session exploring how technology can streamline travel operations and improve connectivity across the tourism ecosystem. The discussion highlighted integrated platforms, real-time data and booking capabilities, automation, and digital solutions designed to support more efficient operations for travel companies, agencies, and their partners.

A session exploring how technology can streamline travel operations and improve connectivity across the tourism ecosystem. The discussion highlighted integrated platforms, real-time data and booking capabilities, automation, and digital solutions designed to support more efficient operations for travel companies, agencies, and their partners.

A session exploring how hotel content impacts visibility, guest confidence, and revenue performance. The discussion highlighted the importance of accurate and high-quality hotel information, centralized content management, localization, and automated distribution in creating a more consistent digital presence and turning online interest into bookings.

A practical session on turning hotel reporting into clearer, more actionable business decisions. The session introduced a simple framework — Monitor, Diagnose, Act — showing how to move from identifying performance signals, to understanding what is driving them, and finally defining the specific action, owner, and next step.

Take a moment to recharge and continue the conversations. The midday coffee break offers a chance to reflect on the morning sessions, share insights with fellow attendees, and connect with industry peers in a comfortable and informal setting. Sometimes the most valuable ideas and partnerships begin during these moments between sessions.

Some of the most valuable insights come from open conversations among peers. Our roundtable sessions are designed to foster a more interactive, engaging environment where hotel leaders can exchange experiences, discuss common challenges, and explore practical solutions together. Each roundtable brings together a small group of participants to encourage meaningful dialogue around key topics affecting the hospitality industry in the Red Sea — from revenue strategies and distribution challenges to marketing performance and operational efficiency. These sessions provide a unique opportunity for General Managers, Directors of Sales & Marketing, and industry leaders to share perspectives, ask questions, and learn directly from one another in a collaborative setting.

The day will conclude with a short and meaningful closing that brings together the key moments, insights, and energy of the event. It will also offer a first look at what comes next, with a few special highlights still to be revealed before the day ends. For those who want to leave with the full picture, the final moments may prove just as valuable as the opening ones, making it well worth staying through to the close.