The institute is considered the first among private higher institutes specializing in tourism and hotel studies, established by Ministerial Decree No. 1200 of 1990.
It is also regarded as one of the earliest institutes to obtain equivalency for its bachelorโs degree with those offered by Egyptian universities in the following three specializations:
The institute was founded by the esteemed Professor Dr. Souad Kafafi, as part of a group of educational institutions that have significantly enriched the educational landscape at the national level. Among the most prominent of these institutions are: