A multinational group with holding companies and subsidiaries in many countries established in 1982 by their founder Enan Galaly as a Scandinavian group headquartered in Denmark with extended activities that vary from owning, to managing and developing five and four star hotels in different parts of the world. The group has acquired world-wide experience in up-grading first class hotels in Scandinavia, USA, the Middle East and North Africa. With the slogan "The Symbol of Scandinavian Hospitality" Helnan International Hotels has become one of the most respectable names in the lodging industry and having different nationalities in the management team, has strengthen the group in understanding various cultures as well as international laws and traditions. Over the years, Helnan International Hotels owned and managed travel agencies and tour operators (Scandinavian Tours) these fields enhanced the company’s experience and relations in the tourism field in different continents. After a while, it was decided to cease the business in this sector, but continue using the wide experience and knowledge for supporting the hotel projects which is the core business of the company.