Orange Egypt partners with Qilaa International Group to create a smart tourism platform for Egypt

EGYPT – Orange Egypt has signed a strategic agreement with Qatar’s Qilaa International Group to develop a fully integrated smart tourism platform that enhances visitor engagement across Egypt.

Announced on 24 November 2025, this collaboration supports Egypt’s Vision 2030 goals by leveraging advanced digital technologies to improve the entire travel experience.

At the heart of the partnership is Qilaa’s WTOUR app, which offers a comprehensive digital journey. The platform enables tourists to plan their trips, discover local attractions, book hotels, restaurants, and access exclusive offers powered by Orange Egypt.

This one-stop solution aims to unify communications, navigation, entertainment, and services to create a seamless experience for both domestic and international visitors.

Qilaa is responsible for developing rich, interactive digital content showcasing Egypt’s diverse cultural, historical, and natural heritage.

This immersive storytelling enhances exploration and pre-arrival engagement, setting a new benchmark for smart travel destinations globally.

The initiative aims to support major national projects like the Grand Egyptian Museum, whose touristic impact requires equal digital advancement.

Orange Egypt’s cutting-edge connectivity infrastructure combined with Qilaa’s innovation capabilities ensures efficiency, accessibility, and high engagement within the platform.

By integrating smart technology and digital content development, Egypt is positioning itself as a leading global tourism destination.

The smart tourism ecosystem promises increased operational efficiency for tourism providers and a vastly improved visitor experience, fueling economic growth aligned with sustainable development.

This partnership exemplifies how public-private collaboration can accelerate digital transformation in tourism, catering to evolving traveler expectations while preserving Egypt’s rich legacy.

Orange Egypt has allocated EGP 100 billion ($2.1 billion) in capital expenditure by 2026 to expand 5G networks nationwide, enhancing connectivity for tourism hotspots like Luxor and Sharm El Sheikh.l

The investment includes fiber optic upgrades for high-speed internet at major hotels and resorts. This supports seamless digital services for international visitors exploring Egypt’s heritage sites.

Orange sponsors Enactus Egypt 2025, funding youth-led tourism startups through innovation challenges. The 19-year partnership fosters entrepreneurial solutions for sustainable visitor experiences.

5G rollout enables AR/VR tours of pyramids and museums remotely. Hotels integrate Orange’s APIs for contactless check-ins and personalized recommendations.

These initiatives position Orange as Egypt’s digital enabler for Vision 2030 tourism targets. Enhanced networks drive economic contributions from increased arrivals and longer stays.

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