Hilton opens resort overlooking Red Sea in Marsa Alam

Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort, a 370-room resort overlooking the Red Sea, is the seventeenth Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Egypt.

The resort is part of an integrated mixed-use development, which includes an entertainment village, a congress centre and a residential town. Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian Resort is specifically designed to reflect the ancient history and heritage of the Nubian culture, which dominated this area of Egypt for centuries.

Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: "As the largest international hotel brand in Egypt, we take great pride in opening our latest Hilton Resort in this region. Alam is a fantastic location for travellers seeking rich local culture and authentic experiences. The area is an ideal gateway for tourists seeking the ever popular Nile cruise, ancient sites and temples."

Marsa Alam is emerging as a key leisure destination in Egypt. The 2001 opening of Marsa Alam Airport has seen tourism become increasingly important to this relatively unspoilt area. A favourite with divers as well as holidaymakers seeking peaceful tranquility, Marsa Alam is rapidly becoming a popular destination for travellers.