Tourism News
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Egypt hopes Paris exhibition of ancient artifacts will boost French tourism
Around 10,000 people a day are expected to visit “Ramses and Gold of the Pharaohs” at the Lafayette showroom to view its 181 artifacts.
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IHG to expand Egypt portfolio with three new hotels
IHG has signed an agreement with Arabella Group to open three hotels across its InterContinental, voco and Crowne Plaza brands in Egypt.
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Great Transfiguration" project in Egypt’s Sinai to become global destination
The project seeks to turn the sacred mountainous area in St. Catherine into a spiritual destination for medical and environmental tourism.
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Abu Simbel int’l airport receives 1st EgyptAir flight from Spain
Abu Simbel International Airport on Friday received the first EgyptAir flight from Spain with 140 Spanish tourists on board.
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Tourism minister inspects latest developments at GEM
Ahmed Eissa on Saturday toured the Grand Egyptian Museum to check on the latest developments and the executive position for the remaining works there.
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Egypt: A Promising Future for Tourism
During the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal year (FY) 2022/2023, tourism revenues rose by 43.5% to record $4.1 billion from $2.8 billion.
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Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan
Sonesta Expands its Footprint in Egypt with the Introduction of Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan.
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Steigenberger Hotel & Nelson Village Opens in Taba, Egypt
The snorkeling paradise at the Red Sea also convinces with wild desert landscapes, mountains and Bedouin camps.
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Greece calls for 80,000 tourism workers from Egypt and other countries
A decision will be adopted soon determining the terms and conditions of employment alongside the total number of workers transferred.
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Egypt leads the pack in African hotel development
Egypt is heading the country table for hotel development across Africa, according to this year’s African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline report.
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Chinese minister visits Luxor on archaeological tour
The tour included a visit to the Chinese mission working in the Temple of Montu in Karnak, the eastern and western banks, the Karnak temple and more.
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Millennium Hotels unveils Tycoon Tower, the tallest hotel in Africa
The five-star property will be managed by Millennium Hotels & Resorts, led by newly-appointed CEO Fahad Abdulrahim Kazim.
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Sphinx Airport receives 1st German Condor flight
This reflects the strategic and tourism importance of the airport, which achieved remarkable success in record time.
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Egypt charting a plan for tourism growth
Egypt expects to witness 15 million visitors this year, marking a year-on-year growth of 28 percent.
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Egypt’s Tourism Promotion Authority hosts Chinese delegation
The Chinese delegation’s visit to Egypt comes ahead of the upcoming visit of the Chinese tourism minister.
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Solo Women Travel, Female-Led Tours Are Booming In Popularity
The most popular destinations for solo travel include Egypt, Asia, India and Indonesia with Vietnam, Thailand and Japan on the rise.
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Military production min. reviews development plan of Giza Zoo, Orman Garden
The meeting reviewed the initial development plan of the project with the timetables of the final design.
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New opening hours for tourist spots across Egypt
The Ministry of Tourism has announced new schedules for cafes, bazaars and other spots with a tourism permit.
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Ticket prices for archaeological sites in Egypt to be increased in December
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced an increase in the prices of tickets for archaeological sites in Egypt.
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Cairo to receive direct flights from Sao Paulo starting from September
The government has approved a new five-year multiple entry visa at an amount of $700 for citizens of 180 countries.