Tourism News
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Egypt’s Billion-Dollar Museum Is Getting Ready to Open
After 20 years and a billion dollars, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will soon be ready to welcome visitors, according to a report by CNN.
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Air travel to Middle East falls 26% since start of Israel–Gaza conflict
Travel to the region went from 13% above pre-pandemic levels when the conflict started to 13% below.
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Egypt’s ancient city of Madi gives visitors a glimpse into the past
Located in Fayoum Governorate, about 100 km from Cairo, Madi is home to an array of ancient sites.
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ADTIC develops a hotel overlooking the Pyramids with investments exceeding $80m
ADTIC is renovating two hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada with investments totaling approximately $81m.
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Interactive exhibition at GEM tells the story of Tutankhamun
Visitors will learn about the grand history of ancient Egypt, and travel through time to discover the life of King Tutankhamun and his mysteries.
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Ancient Greek Bathhouse Unearthed in Egypt
The bathhouse would have probably served as a place of relaxation for the military stationed in the region.
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EgyptAir launches a promotional campaign on London taxis
EgyptAir has started a promotional campaign on several London taxis in Britain as part of its participation in the World Travel Market (WTM).
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Foodics in Egypt partners with Suplyd to automate procurement & supply chain for restaurants
The partnership will integrate Suplyd's procurement platform with Foodics' restaurant management system, creating a first-of-its-kind experience.
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Forbes Middle East Under 30 Summit to return to El Gouna in January 2024
The second annual Forbes Middle East's Under 30 Summit will commence in El Gouna along the Red Sea coastline in Egypt, uniting over 1K participants from across the region.
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25% of Tourist Reservations in Egypt Cancelled Due to Gaza Crisis: Official
Egypt's tourist industry takes a hit as 25% of reservations get cancelled amid Gaza Strife, says Noura Ali, head of the Tourism Committee at the House of Representatives.
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Sunken Temple and Sanctuary From Ancient Egypt Is Filled With Treasures
Underwater archaeologists led by Franck Goddio discovered a submerged Egyptian temple and Greek sanctuary filled with ancient treasures, part of the sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion.
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Egypt receives 1.3 million tourists in October
Egypt received 1.3 million tourists from 80 countries in October -- an 8 percent increase from October 2022 -- despite the geopolitical tensions.
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Egypt moves to shore up tourism sector in shadow of Gaza war
Ratings firm S&P Global warned on Monday that a fall in tourism due to the Gaza war could cause significant problems in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon.
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Egypt to tender airport operation contracts to private sector: PM
Egypt plans to offer private companies contracts to manage and run airports, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday.
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Oceania Cruises replaces Israel, Egypt and Jordan calls for 2024
Oceania Cruises has revised its 2024 Mediterranean sailings, substituting ports of call in Israel, Egypt and Jordan amid safety and security concerns.
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Red Sea hosts Iron Man championship with 600 competitors from 52 countries
The Iron Man championship begins in Sahl Hasheesh region with 600 competitors from 52 countries expected to participate over four days.
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Siwa, Dahshur rank among best tourist villages for 2024: UNWTO
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has ranked Siwa in Matrouh Governorate and Dahshur in Giza Governorate among the best tourist villages and natural spots worldwide for 2024.
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Mohamed Ramadan, Magic System, Yemi Alade Collaborate In The Official Song For Africa Cup of Nations
The song titled ‘AKWABA’ which means welcome in Ivorian parlance.
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Sinai reigns over therapeutic tourism destinations
Sinai remains a top spot in the world for therapeutic tourism, with its unique lands and waters globally reputed for their healing capabilities.
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Tourist arrivals to Egypt grow 20% YoY in 9 months
Preliminary indicators on the tourist arrivals to country show a 10% YoY growth last October.