Tourism News
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Egypt’s hotels increase room rates by 7-15 percent
Egyptian tourism companies have raised hotel accommodation prices by seven to 15 percent in anticipation of a recovery in travel rates.
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Tourism Sector in Egypt grows by 8.2% in First Quarter of FY2024/2025
This statement was made during a meeting with a JPMorgan Chase delegation and several investors to explore opportunities.
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Luxor named ‘First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage’
The African-Asian Union (AFASU) has named Luxor city as the “First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage”.
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Air Cairo to expand fleet to 40 aircraft within 3 months
Egyptian Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh ElHefny announced Sunday that Air Cairo, an Egyptian low-fare carrier, will expand its fleet to 40 aircrafts
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Japan grants Egypt $1.8 mln to upgrade Cairo Opera House
The signing of the agreement coincides with the 70th anniversary of Egyptian-Japanese relations, especially developmental cooperation.
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Egypt promotes its tourism destinations with Spain
Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy met with tour operators in Spain to discuss some of the spiritual tourism in Egypt.
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Egypt to enhance Cairo Airport capacity to 40 million passengers
The minister highlighted the importance of charter flight incentive programmes as a key strategy to boost the number of incoming tourists.
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Egyptian dinosaur identified from images of fossil destroyed in World War II
A new species of large carnivorous dinosaur found in what is now Egypt has been identified from fossils which no longer exist.
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Spotted hyena found in Egypt for the first time in 5,000 years
A spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) has been found in South Eastern Egypt, the first recorded instance of the creature in this region for 1000s of years
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Egypt increases Cairo Airport capacity to 40 million passengers annually
Key priorities include adopting international standards to attract more air traffic, upgrading radar systems, and enhancing airport services.
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Egypt announces astounding new archaeological discoveries
On Wednesday, January 8, Egypt announced to the world one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in Luxor.
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Cairo Tower ticket prices after increase
The Cairo Tower management announced on Sunday an increase in entry ticket prices for Egyptians, foreigners, and children.
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Chinese tourists expected to drive tourism growth in Egypt
In 2024, about 300,000 Chinese tourists visited the North African country, home to the world-renowned pyramids and temples.
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Government buildings in Cairo’s downtown to be converted to hotel rooms
The minister explained during the session that tourism is 100 percent based on the private sector, adding that there is a lack of marketing operations
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New decisions on organizing visits to Grand Egyptian Museum
Ghoneim added that the museum doors will be open for an evening period on Saturdays and Wednesdays of each week, from nine am to nine pm.
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Archaeologists uncover Ptolemaic-era statue head in Alexandria’s Taposiris Magna
The statue head, measuring approximately 38 cm in height, is larger than life and appears to have been part of a grander statue.
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Cairo airport records highest daily traffic since 1963
The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that the airport handled 97,000 passengers in a single day.
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Why Egypt Is an Airline Market Worth Watching
Factors contributing to Egypt's tourism success include its geographical advantages, affordability, and the influx of Russian tourists.
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Rixos opens new luxury resort in Egypt’s historic Alexandria
Rixos Montaza Alexandria offers heritage stays at Salamlek Palace as well as seafront lodges.
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Milan Bergamo Airport enhances Egypt connections
Starting April 3, 2025, the subsidiary of Egypt Air will operate twice-weekly flights between Milan Bergamo and Sharm El Sheikh.