Tourism News
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Egypt to install solar energy plants at five more archaeological sites
This comes to preserve and protect archaeological sites, and implement sustainable practices to benefit local communities and visitors alike.
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In a new record, Egypt receives over 14 million tourists in 2023
Issa announced that Egypt welcomed 14.906 million tourists in 2023, breaking the previous record of 14.731 million tourists set in 2010.
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This Luxury Tour Company Is Raising the Bar on Egyptian Cruises With a New Nile Riverboat
Abercrombie & Kent will launch its fifth Egyptian riverboat to cruise the Nile in fall 2025 — and two onboard suites will have private decks.
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Arab Bank, Orascom inks EGP 4.2 bln Cairo Metro construction deal
The Arab Bank has signed an EGP 4.2 billion (nearly $136 million) agreement with mega company Orascom Construction to implement the fourth phase.
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Egypt’s national carrier to launch third route to Libya from January 25
The carrier is offering a discount on the first four flights of this route, with the first flight at a 50% discount and the other 3 at a 25%.
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Egypt Is Back: Airports Record Almost 30% Growth In 2023
Egypt's airports saw a nearly 30% increase in passengers in 2023, handling over 47 million travelers.
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Egypt plans to double capacity of Cairo International Airport
The Egyptian government is planning to build a new passenger building in the Cairo International Airport to accommodate 30 million passengers per year
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Egypt to establish environmentally friendly terminal at Cairo International Airport
It also seeks to expand with regard to operational traffic, especially as the Cairo International Airport is one of the most important hub airports.
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Light electric train starts operating to New Administrative Capital
Light rail stations were equipped with private parking spaces without any fees to attract private car owners to use public transportation.
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Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ signs deal for stake in Egypt luxury hotels
Under the deal, a special purpose vehicle owned by ADQ and its unit ADNEC, with respective 49% and 51% holdings.
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PM directs officials to start projects for upgrading view of Gameat Al Dowal Al Arabiya axis
He made the remarks during a meeting to follow up the implementation of a number of development projects in the Giza governorate.
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Omar Khairat to perform two concerts at Cairo Opera House in January
Egyptian composer Omar Khairat will give two concerts at the Cairo Opera House on January 25 and 26.
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Egypt rolls out its first self-service ticket machines for museums and archaeological sites
The machines allow Egyptian visitors and tourists to purchase entry tickets to these museums and sites using their bank cards.
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Where to Find the Best Creme Brûlée in Egypt
Because life is too short not to eat dessert first, here are 9 spots in Egypt serving the most decadent cracking creme brûlée.
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Egypt prepares law on treating foreign tourists
Eissa referred to the issuance of a new law on establishing tourism chambers and organizing a union for them.
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Photos: Unique tombs unearthed in Upper Egypt
A Spanish mission found tombs dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras and mummies from the Roman era in Minya.
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Egypt’s high-speed electric train connects airports, ports and urban areas: Al-Wazir
The high-speed electric train network, which will cover all parts of the country, will serve new and existing urban, touristic and industrial areas.
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45 Hot Air Balloons Fly Over Luxor Carrying 1,100 Tourists
As many as 45 hot air balloons have decorated the skies of Luxor, carrying more than 1,100 tourists of different nationalities.
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What you need to know about Egypt’s International Olympic city
At a cost of L.E. 2.8 billion, the construction of the gigantic venue began in 2018. It lays on area of 468 acres, with a capacity of 92,000 seats.
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2,600 new hotel rooms in downtown Cairo
Mugamma Al-Tahrir building is set for a transformation into a luxury hotel through a $200 million investment by a US consortium.