Tourism News
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GEM CEO: Cairo one of world’s oldest capitals, must be preserved
Cairo has a long history as a sprawling capital and is one of the world’s oldest capitals.
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A deep dive into Egypt’s EGP 50 billion tourism initiative
The initiative provides low-interest financing and flexible terms designed to make Egypt more competitive in the global tourism market.
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Twelve halls in the GEM display artifacts from prehistoric times to Roman era
The 12 newly opened halls boast a stunning appearance mimicking the ancient Egyptian civilization throughout its various royal eras.
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Etihad Airways announces new flights to Al Alamein, Egypt
The route debuts in July 2025, providing guests with nonstop access to the Al Sahel region, home to some of Egypt’s most vibrant coastal retreats.
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Hyatt Centric Cairo West Opens
A unique fusion of Egyptian culture, heritage, and contemporary art awaits at Cairo West's first art-centered lifestyle hotel.
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Architects hail Egyptian museum
The design that allows visitors to experience ancient Egyptian values was conceived more than 20 years ago.
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Egypt’s first-ever net zero mosque blends spirituality and ecology
The project, set to be located in rural Egypt, reimagines construction for rural communities in warm climates.
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Ancient clothing designs of kings & gods revealed at Esna Temple
The discoveries were made by a joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission, which has been restoring the temple since 2018.
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Tourist program to Egypt including lunch with pyramid-climbing dog
This comes after an American tourist offered an amount equal to LE 100,000 to buy the dog, and another asked to pay LE 25,000 to take a selfie.
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Sun illuminates face of Ramses II in Aswan’s Abu Simbel Temple
Sun aligned on the statute of Ramses II in Aswan’s Abu Simbel Temple on a rare phenomenon that happens twice a year; on February 22 and October 22.
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TEZ TOUR Egypt Launches New Sports-Themed Airline
TEZ TOUR’s new airline venture is expected to draw sports enthusiasts and adventurous travelers to Egypt.
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Egypt sees 60% increase in incoming tourism from China
Fathy reviewed the increase in tourist traffic from the Chinese market to the Egyptian tourist destination of up to 60 percent compared to last year
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Egyptian Aviation Authority rejects Fly Egypt's liquidation request
Outstanding liabilities include contracts with travel companies in Germany and Italy as well as debts to leasing companies.
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Air Arabia Egypt Introduces Exciting New Route Between Cairo and Kuwait
The flight schedule for this route to and from Kuwait will commence on January 14, 2025.
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Egypt expects to see rising number of Chinese tourists
The tourism departments of China and Egypt have recently agreed to set up a working group to foster the personnel and cultural exchanges.
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Omar Khairat to host concert at Cairo Opera House on Sunday
Veteran composer Omar Khairat is preparing for a huge public concert on Sunday, October 20, on the stage of the Fountain Theater.
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Grand Egyptian Museum announces trial operations of main galleries
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) Main Galleries take guests on an extraordinary journey through millennia of history.
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El Gouna Film Festival screenings at Zawya
The seventh edition of the El Gouna Film Festival presents 14 selected films for screening at the Zawya cinema from October 27 to November 2.
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Egypt opens more galleries in long-awaited antiquities museum
Grand Egyptian Museum next to the pyramids of Giza was initially scheduled to open in 2012 but the launch was repeatedly pushed back due to cost.
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Egypt’s Rabbit Mobility raises $1.3 million to expand its electric scooter platform
The platform aims to provide a sustainable and efficient solution to the “first and last mile” transportation challenge in Egypt’s cities.