Tourism News
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Teaser released for the opening of Grand Egyptian Museum on July 3
All preparatory work is underway, both inside the GEM and in the surrounding area.
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Egyptian Airports March 2025 Skyrocket
Compared to the same time last year, passenger numbers skyrocketed by nearly 52%, reaching over half a million travelers—500,932 to be exact.
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Egypt inaugurates Qaitbay Citadel Visitor Center
The center was set up within one of the halls of the main tower of the Qaitbay Citadel, in cooperation with the French Center for Alexandrian Studies.
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Egypt targets 30 million tourists by 2031 under new investment plan
Egypt targets 30 million tourists by 2031 under a new investment plan for its tourism and antiquities sectors.
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Misr Hotels to convert iconic Omar Effendi El-Hegaz into 4-star hotel
Misr Hotels Company will convert the iconic Omar Effendi, El-Hegaz branch, from a commercial centre into a four-star hotel.
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KlasJet partners with Air Cairo to boost summer tourism between Italy, the UAE, and Egypt
The agreement is with Air Cairo to operate charter flights from Milan and Sharjah to Cairo from 30 May to 31 October 2025.
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flydubai adds Al Alamein in Egypt to its seasonal summer routes
Flights to the Mediterranean leisure destination will operate daily from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) between 21 June and 07 September 2025.
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The $30 Million Plan to Overhaul Tourism Around Egypt’s Pyramids
Egypt invests $30 M in Giza Plateau revamp, electric buses, VIP tours, fine dining, and a new gate for the July 3 debut ahead of the museum launch.
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Egypt’s tourism sees 25% surge in early 2025, defying regional challenges
Egypt’s tourism rebounds; visitor arrivals are up 25% in Q1 2025; 15.8 M tourists in 2024 points to strong momentum.
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Cairo Airport introduces sleep pods for weary travelers
The Cairo International Airport has unveiled a new amenity designed specifically for travelers weary from a long journey: sleep pods.
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Egypt repatriates 11 smuggled artefacts from New York
The recovered items span several periods of ancient Egyptian civilisation, including a funerary mask and a Bes-shaped vessel.
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7 key facts about the planned Saqqara–Sphinx corridor
Egypt plans to transform the corridor between Saqqara and Sphinx International Airport into a world-class tourism destination.
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Egypt to transform Saqqara–Sphinx corridor into global tourism hub
Egypt has formed a global development alliance, led by UK-based firm Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG), to work on the comprehensive master plan.
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Egypt’s tourism boom relies on various niche sectors
The growth is fueled by a record number of visitors, strategic investments, and a commitment to sustainable practices.
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Belavia Charters Begin Flights to El Alamein (Egypt)
Belavia launches charter flights to Egypt's El Alamein, offering new Mediterranean resort options with modern infrastructure and luxury hotels.
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Egypt denies court ruling threatens historic monastery
Egypt denies that a court ruling threatens the UNESCO-listed St. Catherine's Monastery amid concerns over land ownership and religious freedoms.
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Majid Al Futtaim, Ennismore announce plans for Egypt’s first 25hours Hotel
Majid Al Futtaim and Ennismore to open Egypt's first 25hours Hotel in Cairo's Junction development, blending hospitality with cultural experiences.
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Accor expands Egypt portfolio with new Mövenpick signing in West Cairo
Accor to open a 220-room Mövenpick hotel in West Cairo by 2028, enhancing Egypt's hospitality sector and aligning with Vision 2030.
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Egypt’s rising profile in medical tourism: a strategic initiative
The General Authority for Healthcare recently unveiled impressive achievements in its medical tourism project branded “We Care for You in Egypt."
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Egypt to launch QR-based visa-on-arrival pilot at Cairo airport
The scheme is designed to streamline payment and processing procedures, thereby alleviating congestion in the arrival area.