Excel Travel Egypt

What Excel Travel Egypt does

Excel Travel Egypt (legal name Excel Travel S.A.E.) is a privately held Egyptian travel management company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Heliopolis, Cairo, operating with approximately 341 employees across six branch offices in Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Aswan, and Luxor. The company runs a hybrid "One Supplier One Solution" model spanning four core lines: Professional Destination Management Company (DMC) services covering MICE, leisure, and luxury travel into Egypt; Business Travel Management for corporate clients with on-site implants, MIS reporting, SLA compliance, visa, VAT reclaim, and 24/7 support; General Sales Agency representation for Air Canada, Kenya Airways, Rail Europe, Globus, and Marhaba Dubai visa services; and Excel Travel Holidays consumer-facing package holidays and cruises.

The underlying technology is a conventional travel management stack rather than a proprietary platform: online flight search and booking, package holiday e-commerce, a CRM handling client requests, cross-selling and SLA monitoring, Distribusion integration for bus and rail ticketing, and an owned 30-vehicle fleet for meet-and-greet, VIP lounge, and airport transfers. The company is IATA-accredited, ISO-certified, and a Travelife Partner (pioneer in Egypt), and holds memberships in Global DMC Partners, Serandipians, Internova, Ensemble, Smart Flyer, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Accor Preferred by HERA, and SITE Africa.

Revenue is generated through transaction fees and commissions across corporate travel management, GSA airline and rail sales, packaged holiday sales to consumers and trade partners, and DMC professional services for inbound tourists. The corporate segment is the largest, anchored by 182 corporate accounts including Afreximbank, Fiat Chrysler, GSK, Huawei, Orascom, Unilever, El Sewedy Electric, Teleperformance, WHO, and SNC-Lavalin, with a disclosed 98%+ retention rate and EGP 500 million+ annual sales turnover. Pricing is unit-based for leisure packages in USD/EUR/EGP and quote-based or multi-year contractual for corporate accounts.

Name

Excel Travel Egypt

Legal name

Excel Travel S.A.E.

Website

https://excel.travel

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Excel Travel Egypt is a Cairo-based, privately held travel management company and DMC founded in 2004, serving corporate clients, leisure travelers, MICE organizers, and luxury tourists through corporate travel management, GSA mandates, packaged holidays, and inbound destination services across Egypt.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Management and Destination Management Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA), Group Logistics & Transportation Management (Coaches, Transfers, VIP Transport) (THAHADAC)

Keywords

• Corporate travel management
• Destination management services
• MICE event planning
• Leisure holiday packages
• Luxury travel services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Corporate Travel Management Fees: Management fees and transaction fees from corporate travel management services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, car rentals, visa services, and VAT reclaim services. Exceeded annual sales turnover of EGP 500 million.
2. General Sales Agent Commissions: Commissions earned as GSA for airlines (Air Canada, Kenya Airways) and rail services (Rail Europe), selling tickets and tours through established partner relationships in the Egyptian market.
3. Holiday Package Sales: Revenue from packaged holiday tours including international destinations (Europe, Africa, Middle East), Mediterranean cruises, and luxury travel packages sold directly to consumers and through trade partners.
4. DMC Services: Destination management services including MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, events), leisure travel, and luxury travel arrangements for inbound tourists to Egypt.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Excel Travel Egypt is a diversified travel company providing Professional Destination Management Company (DMC) services, Business Travel Management for corporate clients, General Sales Agency representation for airlines and rail operators, leisure holiday packages, luxury travel experiences, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) services. The company operates across Egypt with offices in Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Aswan, and Luxor, plus an owned fleet of 30 vehicles for ground transportation.

Product overview

Excel Travel Egypt operates as a multi-service travel company offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel products and services. The core offerings include Professional DMC (Destination Management Company) services handling M.I.C.E., Leisure, and Luxury travel; Business Travel Management for corporate clients; General Sales Agency representation for airlines and travel suppliers; Excel Travel Holidays consumer packages; and owned Fleet & Ground Travel services. The company was established in 2004 and maintains multiple office locations across Egypt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Travel Management End-to-end corporate travel management services including flight bookings, hotel reservations, car rentals, visa services, VIP handling, private jet arrangements, travel insurance, and VAT reclaim services for 182+ corporate clients. Includes 10 onsite implants and a Business Travel Center staffed by 40 consultants.
• Professional DMC (Destination Management Company) Destination management services covering M.I.C.E., Leisure travel, and Luxury travel operations in Egypt, handling inbound tourism, group accommodation, conference planning, event evaluation, and guided tours.
• General Sales Agency Representation services for international brands in Egypt including airlines (Air Canada, Kenya Airways), rail services (Rail Europe), tour operators (Globus), and visa services (Marhaba). Sells tickets and packages through established partner networks.
• Excel Travel Holidays Consumer-facing leisure travel packages including international holiday packages, Mediterranean cruises (MSC), Nile cruises, and tour packages to destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and worldwide, sold direct-to-consumer via website booking platform.
• Excel Travel Luxury High-end luxury travel experiences including exclusive destinations, premium accommodations, VIP services, and luxury packages for discerning travelers, connected through networks such as Serandipians by Traveller Made and Internova.
• M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events) Full-service MICE management including meetings, incentive trips, conferences, and exhibitions covering group accommodation, group travel logistics, conference planning, event evaluation, venue sourcing, supplier negotiation, and VIP hospitality.
• Fleet & Ground Transportation Services Owned fleet of 30 vehicles (buses, mini-buses, limousines, maximum two years old) providing airport meet & greet, VIP lounge access, luxury limo transfers, and ground transportation for clients across Egypt.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98%+ client retention rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Accor HotelscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 July 2026Excel Travel joins Accor Preferred by HERA partner program, offering clients exclusive VIP benefits at participating luxury and premium Accor hotels worldwide.
• Four Seasons Hotels & ResortscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 May 2026Joined Four Seasons Preferred Partner Program, offering enhanced luxury travel experiences and exclusive client privileges with Four Seasons properties.
• Air CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Sales Agent in Egypt for Air Canada, promoting the airline through network and relationships in the Egyptian market. Excel Travel handles ticket sales and representation for Air Canada in Egypt.
• Kenya AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Sales Agent in Egypt for Kenya Airways, promoting the airline through network and relationships in the Egyptian market.
• Rail EuropecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeneral Sales Agent for Rail Europe connecting Europe by train. Selling rail tickets and packages throughout Egypt.
• GlobuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBooking exclusive series of escorted tours around the world including Coach Tours, River Cruises and family holidays.
• Marhaba ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProviding Visa to Dubai for Egyptians, as well as comprehensive range of Meet & Greet and Airport Lounge Services.
• Air France & KLMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst partner in Egypt for Air France and KLM Corporate SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) Program. Actively participating in reducing CO2 emissions and sustainable travel through SAF investment.
• TravelifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sustainability certification for travel sector, established with support of European Commission. Excel Travel was pioneer in Egypt to achieve Travelife Partner status.
• Global DMC PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Global DMC Partners network, a consortium of destination management companies worldwide.
• Serandipians by Traveller MadecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Serandipians by Traveller Made luxury travel network, connecting with premium travel professionals worldwide.
• InternovacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Internova network of travel professionals and agencies.
• Ensemble Travel GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Ensemble Travel Group, a consortium of independent travel agencies.
• Smart FlyerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of Smart Flyer luxury travel agency network.
• SITE AfricaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) Africa chapter.
• WATA (DMC Network)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of WATA DMC network for destination management company connections.
• XO PrivateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of XO Private luxury travel network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Micato Safaris: Luxury DMC specializing in Africa and the Middle East including Egypt, offering high-end tailor-made safaris and cultural itineraries. Comparable to Excel Travel's luxury inbound business with similar high-touch, premium positioning.
• On The Go Tours: Group tour operator with strong Egypt and North Africa product, offering escorted tours and small-group packages. Comparable to Excel Travel on the inbound leisure and escorted tour side, particularly in destination-led Egypt itineraries.
• Memphis Tours Egypt: Egypt-headquartered DMC and tour operator running inbound Egypt packages, Nile cruises, and tailor-made itineraries. Comparable to Excel Travel's leisure and DMC inbound business with similar destinations, customer base, and online booking model.
• Traveline Egypt: Egyptian DMC offering inbound tour packages, Nile cruises, and corporate travel management. Directly comparable to Excel Travel's DMC, MICE, and leisure segments with similar local operational depth.
• Kensington Tours: Luxury tour operator with a substantial Egypt and North Africa portfolio, providing tailor-made itineraries, private guides, and premium accommodations. Comparable to Excel Travel Luxury and to Excel's premium leisure and DMC inbound business.
• Travco Travel: One of the largest travel and tourism groups in Egypt, offering DMC, corporate travel, and inbound leisure services. Directly comparable to Excel Travel as a multi-segment Egypt-headquartered TMC/DMC serving enterprise and leisure clients with international brand partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Amex GBT: Global leader in corporate travel management with MICE and events capabilities, serving large multinational accounts. A broad incumbent that competes with Excel Travel for the same enterprise travel RFPs in Egypt and the wider region.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Global luxury DMC and tour operator with deep Egypt operations. Broader incumbent operating across many destinations; overlaps Excel Travel's luxury and DMC inbound segment but with global scale and brand recognition that Excel Travel cannot match.
• CWT (Corporate Travel & Events): One of the largest global corporate travel management companies, serving multinational clients with corporate travel and MICE services. Overlaps Excel Travel's enterprise TMC and MICE offerings; a global incumbent competing for the same multinational accounts in Egypt.

Emerging players

• Wild Frontiers: Boutique adventure and cultural tour operator with Egypt and broader Middle East product. Comparable to Excel Travel's leisure inbound segment with a focus on experiential, less mainstream itineraries, though smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ExcelTravelDMC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/excel-travel
• Instagraminstagram.com/exceltravelDMC

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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