Through immense passion, skill and bespoke love for Hospitality, Ahmed Hanafi founded TLT Concepts in Spring 2014 along with spouse; Chef Mirette Aly. Both determined to change the course of hospitality in Egypt, they have contributed in cultivating and refining the service sector by creating a diversified contemporary portfolio of several brands serving a market with sophisticated tastes and dynamic preferences. Over the course of 10 years, Ahmed Hanafi has successfully established numerous projects across Egypt, and currently expanding overseas, from the dining restaurants and bars, a renowned beach club, a high-end boutique hotel, retail concept stores and several real-estate ventures that are currently coming to life. Hanafi’s projects also include a series of profitable events, from exclusive corporate events and music festivals to brand collaboration events and seasonal celebrations. Prior to founding TLT Concepts, in 2006, Ahmed Hanafi was a managing partner in Katameya for Restaurant Management, a restaurant management company owning multiple of upscale-casual dining outlets across Egypt. Hanafi’s vision is built on the notion of redefining hospitality and entertainment by offering the market a profound platform, delivering luxurious and hospitable experiences for the selected clientele.
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