Tourism News
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After passenger flights, EgyptAir now set to launch cargo services from Dhaka
According to aviation industry sources, Egypt's national flag carrier will start its cargo business from Dhaka soon.
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Egypt tourist arrivals surge as industry shakes off pandemic fall
After reaching a record 13 million tourists and earning 13 billion U.S. dollars in 2019, Egypt's tourism industry was hit hard by the COVID-19.
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Egypt launches Premier League tourism TV ad campaign
The league started with its first matches of the season on Aug. 12 and will continue until May 19, 2024.
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Egypt seeks to sell train tickets to foreigners in USD
The move is part of the country’s efforts to provide the foreign currency required to purchase the needed spare parts and repay part of the loans.
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Travel firm reports spike in Turkey and Egypt bookings due to exchange rates
On the Beach said the number of bookings it has received for summer trips to those destinations is more than double the level from 2019.
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Fossil of 41m-year-old miniature whale discovered by Mansoura University researchers
Mansoura University said the researchers unearthed the fossils near Wadi al-Hitan in Egypt, a site where many fossils of ancient whales can be found.
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Hawass hopes to see pyramids area become open air museum
Renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass has expressed his hope to turn the pyramids area into an open air museum.
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Divers explore 2,300-year-old wreck off Egypt
The discovery offered new evidence of the commercial, economic and tourism status of Egypt and the El-Alamein region.
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Riding the Egyptian tide: an insight into emerging yacht tourism
Egypt is promoting yacht tourism to increase national income. The country has over 2,400 km of coastlines on the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
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Cash payment for tickets no longer allowed at Baron Palace, Prince Mohamed Ali Palace
Bank cards of all kinds can be used purchase tickets at the three locations.
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Wizz Air launches new route to Egypt’s Sphinx International Airport
The new route, which will start on October 30, will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
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Egypt to receive 13.1M tourists by end of 2023
There was an astounding 117.5% annual increase in 2021, registering 8 million tourists compared to 3.7 million in 2020.
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NBE offers buying EgyptAir tickets in installments over 12 months
In order to obtain the offer, the buyer should use the credit cards of the National Bank of Egypt to pay the first installment of the third month.
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Government explores ways to enhance Egypt’s eco-tourism
The Minister of Environment drew attention to the importance of marketing eco-tourism.
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Egypt simplifies procedures to boost yacht tourism
The Maritime Transport Sector of the Egyptian Ministry of Transport said in a Sunday press statement.
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TMG partners with Emirati ADNEC to partially acquire several Egyptian state-run hotels
The seven hotels are owned by the Egyptian General Company For Tourism and Hotels (EGOTH).
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Indian embassy in Cairo organizes event for tourism promotion
In a statement on Sunday, the embassy said India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and it is famous for many tourist attractions.
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PM follows up progress of establishment of Grand Egyptian Museum
This comes within President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s directives to provide a distinguished experience to visitors and tourists.
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Ancient remedies, modern attraction: Egypt's medical tourism appeal
rom natural healing resources to affordable treatments and quality healthcare, Egypt ranked 14th globally in medical tourism.
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Tourism min: Over 25,000 hotel rooms to be ready by end of 2024
Tourism Minister Ahmed Eissa said more than 25,000 hotel rooms will be ready by the end of 2024, noting that over 4,311 new hotel rooms were finalized