Tourism News
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Grand Egyptian Museum Signs MoU to Empower Egyptian Artisans
The agreement aims to empower Egyptian artisans by providing them with the resources, expertise, and a platform at the GEM’s official gift shop.
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Why Hilton is betting big on Egypt with 25 new hotels
As these 25 hotels open over the coming years, Hilton’s bet on Egypt is likely to pay off, reinforcing its position as a leader in hospitality.
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Saudi Arabian low-fare carrier opens new Egypt route
Saudi Arabia’s low-fare carrier, flynas, has inaugurated a new route connecting Medina Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Giza Airport.
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Tourism Contribution to Egypt’s GDP Rises to 8.1% in 2024
The country ranked third among Arab nations for tourist arrivals, welcoming approximately 14.9 million visitors in 2023.
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Egypt advances 36 positions in global aviation rankings
Egypt’s Civil Aviation Ministry had earmarked $626.7 million for projects aimed at enhancing airport facilities.
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Tourism contribution to Egypt’s GDP edges up slightly to 8.1% in 2024
Egypt’s tourism, with its direct and indirect activities, has increased slightly from 8 percent in 2023 to reach 8.1 percent of Egypt’s total GDP.
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Here is when the new prices for Khufu Pyramid tickets take effect
The Supreme Council of Antiquities approved the amendment of fees for visiting the Khufu Pyramid from the inside.
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Ancient boat that carried the dead pharaohs discovered in Egypt
The vessel is more than 4,900-years-old and offers a unique glimpse into the spiritual and technological practices of ancient Egypt.
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Egypt eyes global bidding for planning area around the Pyramids
The area is the one surrounding the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), up until Sphinx Airport to the north and Dahshur to the south.
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Egypt unveils plans to transform pyramids area into tourist hub
The sector continues to perform well, with hotel occupancy rates averaging over 75%, and in some areas, occupancy has surpassed 90%.
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30th of June memorial museum to be established
The museum will display photographs, documents, and films chronicling the nationwide June 30th protests in 2013.
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Why booking a private car with a driver is the best way to see Cairo
Transportation is one of the most significant obstacles travelers face in fully enjoying their visit.
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flydubai to become first to offer direct flights to Al Alamein, Egypt
Al Alamein has been touted as one of the most exciting, up-and-coming holiday locations in Egypt and the region.
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Why is the world’s oldest Egyptian museum in Turin?
Just before the Christmas festivities of 1824, an Egyptian pharaoh wrote to his royal counterpart Carlo Felice, duke of Savoy and king of Sardinia.
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Sixteen missing after tourist boat sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast
Twenty-eight people were rescued and had only minor injuries such as bruises and scrapes with none requiring hospitalisation.
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Film Commission Signs Protocol to Boost Egypt as Filming Destination
The Film Commission has signed an agreement with the Location Managers Guild International to promote Egypt landscapes as prime filming location.
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2,500-year-old lost city found hidden off the coast of Egypt
The sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion, Egypt’s largest port before Alexandria, shows its lost history through ongoing underwater excavations.
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Egypt's stray dogs become tourist attraction
A paraglider's footage of a stray dog scaling the Great Pyramid has gone viral. Tourists who have seen the video have flocked to see the dogs.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo opens 12 new galleries
Two decades after the start of construction work, the final opening of the world's largest museum is drawing ever closer.
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Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza
Accor and ADTIC Announce the Signing of Sofitel Legend Pyramids Giza in Egypt, just steps away from the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.