Tourism News
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Thousands of hotel rooms launched in Egypt in Q1 of 2024
In 2023, the figure of international tourists to Egypt jumped by 27.4 percent hitting 14.9 million, which is the highest in the country's history.
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Here are Egypt’s summer opening hours for shops, cafes and restaurants
The Ministry of Local Development has set the working hours for restaurants, cafes and bazaars to operate daily from seven in the morning until 11pm.
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Smuggled King Ramses II statue head successfully returns to Egypt
The recovered piece represents the head of a statue of King Ramses II, which dates back more than 3,400 years.
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Egypt establishes special free zone for modern boats
This zone aims to engage in manufacturing and maintenance of yachts and maritime units, subject to obtaining all necessary licenses and approvals.
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Saudi: Red Sea awards Egypt firm Amaala Triple Bay hotel additional contract
These include the Four Seasons Hotel, Rosewood Residence and Hotel, Six Senses Residence and Hotel, and a medical wellness resort also in Triple Bay.
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Egypt considers offers for large investments in Sharm El-Sheikh’s Ras Gemila: Spokesperson for Egyptian Cabinet
The Egyptian government revealed on Thursday the truth about the investment offers in the “Ras Gemila” area located in the tourist city of Sharm.
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Egypt’s Marsa Matrouh project: A gateway to economic growth and african integration
The recent MOU for the creation of a Turkish logistic industrial zone in Marsa Matrouh is a significant leap in economic development.
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Tourism Minister mandates green certification for Red Sea hospitality, diving establishments
A similar mandate was successfully implemented in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2022, as the city was prepping for COP27.
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Egypt to construct tourist walkway between Grand Museum and Pyramids
Egypt has approved a plan to construct a tourist walkway connecting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and the Pyramids of Giza.
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Egypt calls on foreign residents to quickly legalize their status by June 30
The cabinet issued a decision last year that foreigners applying for the right of residence for tourism or non-tourism purposes must show fee receipt.
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EUROCONTROL Praises Egypt's Efficiency in Managing Air Traffic during Exceptional Circumstances
Eurocontrol explained that the air traffic management in Egyptian airspace immediately handled things smoothly and safely.
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Middle East 'leading world travel industry boom in 2024'
Egypt has reached new heights in its tourism sector, with a record $15 billion in tourism revenues in 2023 and 40% increase already in 2024.
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EgyptAir suspends flights to and from Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon
EgyptAir stated that in the event of any inquiries, customers can communicate by calling the EgyptAir Etisalat Service Center at 1717 from mobile.
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Rixos Premium Alamein opens in Egypt
The luxurious property features six towers housing 469 residences and 732 rooms and suites.
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EgyptAir to operate 374 flights to bring nearly 81,800 pilgrims back home
Flights will be from Jeddah and Madina during the period of April 8-22 after piligrams have finished performing their Umrah (Lesser Pilgrimage).
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One of the world’s oldest known books from Egypt sells for $2.6 million at Christie’s auction
The manuscript, which consists of 104 pages, is said to have been written by a single scribe over a period of 40 years in a monastery in Upper Egypt.
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Egypt allocates land to construct Ras al-Hikma Airport
The project includes establishing hotels, entertainment projects, tourist resorts, a financial and business district, and an international airport.
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Marsa Alam Airport to receive 155 flights from 13 countries until Friday
Marsa Alam is witnessing an influx of tourist flights arriving from European airports.
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Egypt places new ticket devices to prevent crowding in front of Giza Pyramids area
Self-service machines are a new channel for purchasing visit tickets, in addition to purchasing through ticket sales at the gate and on the website.