Cairo, Egypt-- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2010 -- A night of passion, reminiscing and joy was what the dinner entailed. All of the Travco Group family including partners, ministers, employees and friends attended this joyful event, congratulating Mr. Hamed El Chiaty and his family for the success and achievements over the past three decades, celebrating this memorable milestone, and enjoying a night of pure bliss and festivities.

The oriental theme of the event signified the heritage of the company. All attendees were in awe of how meticulously and symbolically each piece of decoration was selected, highlighting the true origin of Travco Group.

The celebration began with a champagne reception welcoming invitees to the joyous event, after which everyone was seated on their dinner tables awaiting the night to commence. Dr. Ezzat Abu Ouf, Artist, Musician and dear friend of the family, inaugurated the dinner by narrating the Travco Group timeline, followed by a speech by Minister of Tourism Mr. Zuhair Garranah, where he highlighted how the company has played a significant role in boosting tourism in Egypt over the years.

Mrs. Amani El Torgoman, General Manager and Director of Operations at Travco Group, and also one of the oldest employees at the company, gave a very unique and emotional speech saying “I would like to take this opportunity to speak about Mr. Chiaty on behalf of the Travco family. He is a true leader because he is more than just the Chairman of our company; he is a teacher, a friend and an inspiration to everyone who has ever worked with him. The high standards that he has set for his staff encourages each and every one of us to work to the best of our ability and to take pride in our work, no matter how small the job is. Whatever your position may be at the company, Mr. Chiaty makes you feel that you make a difference to the company”. Upon completion of the speech, guests enjoyed a scrumptious dinner prepared by one of the city’s leading 5-star hotels.

Raoul Di Blasio, one of the world’s most renowned pianists, spoiled the crowd with a lavishing blend of classic and contemporary tunes; followed by a lively performance by the Golden Singers which kept guests on their feet until the wee hours of the morning.

Mr. Hamed El Chiaty, Chairman & CEO Travco Group, expressed his gratitude to his family Mrs. Dora, Tania and Karim El Chiaty, and all the attendees, thanking them for their support and continuity in helping the company reach this momentous milestone.

About Travco
The 13 year award winner Travco Group has permeated every facet of Egypt’s tourism industry, with a unique fully integrated business model. Travco Group International Holding umbrella includes the following brands; Travco Travel the flagship destination management company (DMC) of the group handles more than 1.3 million tourists annually. Their renowned hospitality brands are the luxury hotel brands Jaz, Iberotel, Sol Y Mar Hotels & Resorts and Travcotels Nile Cruises. This is in addition to the leading German hotel chains recently acquired, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts and InterCity Hotels. Travco Properties is Travco’s real estate development arm and features two mega developments namely Almaza Bay on Egypt’s North Coast and Madinat Makadi on the Red Sea. Travco Transport and Prestige Cars oversee the transportation fleet.

For further information, please visit: http://www.travcogroup.com