Tourism News
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Lebanese Prime Minister visits Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam visits Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum with an official delegation, praising cultural exhibitions and preservation efforts.
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Egypt Tourism Sector Hits a Remarkable Milestone, Surpassing Twelve dollars and fifty cents Billion in Revenue
Egypt's tourism revenue surges 14.7% to $12.5B in 2024/25, targeting 30M visitors by 2028 with EGP 50B infrastructure investment.
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Total lunar eclipse to be seen from Egypt on 7 September
The spectacle will be in full view across Egypt and Africa, as well as all other locations where the moon will be above the horizon.
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Dokki's Agricultural Museum Reopens After Lengthy Hiatus
The museum features old machinery, statues of plants, birds and animals, and depictions of long-surviving farming traditions.
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Grand Egyptian Museum reshaping Egypt’s image
The Grand Egyptian Museum, set to open on November 1st, is set to become a turning point in the history of museology worldwide.
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Egypt tourism surges 24% in first half of 2025 as regional tensions ease
Egypt welcomed 8.7 million tourists in the first half of 2025. This represented a 24% jump from the same period last year.
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Remnants of 2,000-year-old sunken city lifted out of the sea off Alexandria
Egypt recovers Ptolemaic and Roman statues, sphinxes, and dock remnants from the sunken city of Canopus—boosting heritage tourism.
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Borg El Arab airport renamed “Alexandria International Airport”
The airport’s official code will be updated with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) from HEBA to HEAX.
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Egypt Becomes a Global Travel Magnet with Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh at the Top of The World’s Favorite Destinations
International arrivals surged 21% in Q1 2025, pushing tourism spending past $15B, with Hurghada and Sharm topping global summer destination lists.
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Viking takes delivery in Egypt of new Nile River cruise vessel Viking Amun
Viking receives its newest Nile cruiser, the Viking Amun, expanding its fleet and boosting tourism options on the Pharaohs & Pyramids route.
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Nobu opens its first restaurant in Egypt on the North Coast
Nobu debuts at OGAMI in Ras El Hekma, offering signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion cuisine, targeting high-end tourism and lifestyle segments.
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After 12-Year Hiatus, Egypt’s Alexandria Biennale Will Return in 2026
The Alexandria Biennale returns after a hiatus, showcasing contemporary Arab and African art while fostering international cultural exchange.
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$183B New Alamein City in Egypt Set to Rival Mediterranean Hotspots
Nestled along the sparkling north coast, New Alamein City of Egypt is a bustling metropolis poised to take on Greece, Italy, and Spain.
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'We Are Egypt’ drive to highlight tourists’ positive experiences
“Our goal is to highlight how every interaction with a visitor contributes to Egypt’s prosperity and reputation,” he added during the launch event.
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Egypt’s National Railways Authority launches new service to improve passenger comfort
The first trips will begin on Train #905/916, starting Thursday, August 21.
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Grand Egyptian Museum to Temporarily Close Ahead of November Opening
Parts of the museum, including sections of the main gallery, have been open to visitors, attracting tens of thousands of tourists this year.
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Egypt launches VR experience at Giza Pyramids to boost tourism
The initiative is part of a broader modernization plan to update traditional sound-and-light performances with new technologies.
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Egypt receives 13 smuggled artifacts from Britain and Germany
The return of this collection showcases how committed the state is to protecting its unique cultural heritage.
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A&K Sanctuary’s fifth riverboat in Egypt to set sail in 2026
A&K Sanctuary debuts Nile Seray, its most luxurious Nile vessel, in 2026 with 32 suites and a wraparound lounge between Luxor and Aswan.
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Grand Egyptian Museum Opens on 1 November
The vision for the GEM was initially introduced in 1992, with a location secured just two kilometers from the famed Giza Pyramids.