Tourism News
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Britain’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform at the Pyramids for the First Time
The performance is part of the debut edition of the “The Pyramids’ Echo” festival, held from 24 to 30 November.
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Reading meets heritage at the fourth Luxor book fair
Alongside the exhibitions, the fair’s programme includes talks, poetry readings, literary discussions, musical performances, and children’s art.
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Egypt’s tourism sector sees 21% surge in 2025
Egypt is on course to meet its goal of between 17.5 and 18 million tourists by the end of the year.
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Over 15K people attend controversial Anyma concert at Giza Pyramids
The Giza Pyramids area witnessed one of its largest and most unusual musical performances, sparking both praise and controversy.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum: A Modern Marvel Unveiled
2025 promises to outshine even this success, with a substantial 22% rise in tourist arrivals during just the first seven months. This amounts to 10.4m
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Egypt unearths New Kingdom military fortress on Horus’s Way in Sinai
Egypt unearths a massive New Kingdom military fortress on Horus's Way in Sinai, spanning 8,000 square meters with 11 defensive towers discovered.
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Ancient port discovery off Egypt’s coast brings archaeologists closer to Cleopatra’s lost tomb
Submerged ancient port discovered near Taposiris Magna may lead to Cleopatra's tomb. Site features structures, columns, and Ptolemaic artifacts.
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Rare 4,000-Year-Old Limestone Relief Disappears from Egypt’s Saqqara
The missing 16-by-24-inch relief depicts the three ancient Egyptian seasons Akhet (inundation), Peret (growth), and Shemu (harvest).
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PM updated on infrastructure, security systems projects at Egyptian airports
Hefni explained during the meeting the latest in the ministry’s plans in Egyptian airports upgrade projects and quality and operational standards
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Egypt opens Amenhotep III's tomb to public
Egypt opens Amenhotep III's tomb to public, after over 20 years of renovation.
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Qatar to launch massive Red Sea tourism project with St. Regis
Qatar's Qatari Diar to launch massive Red Sea tourism project with St. Regis, holding 29M square meters for development since 2006.
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Sunrise Resorts, Minor International to develop 50 new hotels in Egypt
Sunrise Resorts partners with Thai giant Minor International to develop 50 new hotels across Egypt in strategic expansion agreement.
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New GEM walkway links directly to the Giza Pyramids
The walkway is part of a wider redevelopment vision for the Giza Pyramids, aiming to elevate the site to a world-class cultural destination.
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Egypt tourism grows by nearly twenty percent
Egypt’s tourism, restaurant, and hotel services reported overall annual growth of 17.3%, a strong recovery from the pandemic.
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Egypt’s tourism revenues exceed US$9 billion so far
Fathy noted that last year saw the entry of 15.8 million tourists, achieving a growth rate of six percent compared to the previous year.
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Egypt summer 2025 sees rise in last-minute travel, leisure spending
Visa, a global digital payment services provider, has revealed a significant rise in consumer spending during Egypt’s 2025 summer holiday season.
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Accor wants to operate 22 new hotels in Egypt
PLUS- UAE-based Gewan Hotels wants to expand its footprint in Egypt.
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Egypt Launches ABC Hospitality Academy to Enhance Tourism Workforce and Support Growing Hospitality Industry
ABC launches hospitality academy to train 500+ professionals by 2025, supporting Egypt's goal of 30M tourists by 2028 with UK certification.
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Archaeologists have uncovered a sunken ancient Egyptian port. Is it connected to Cleopatra?
Archaeologists uncover sunken ancient Egyptian port linked to Cleopatra search, featuring underwater structures and maritime artifacts.
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Shops & malls across Egypt to close at 10 PM from today
The Ministry of Local Development directed governorates to enforce winter trading hours under Decision 456 of 2020 as summer hours end on September 25