Tourism News
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Egyptian Interior Ministry issues new decision on entry fees for foreigners
The ministry excluded countries that have bilateral or regional agreements with Egypt that include mutual exemptions from visa fees.
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Egypt to install monitoring devices to track sharks in Red Sea
Move comes after Russian tourist killed in last week's shark attack in Hurghada.
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Authorities follow up on cashless payment system at Egypt’s archeological sites
The phase also includes the Luxor and mummification museums, where entry tickets are purchased using bank cards and not through cash.
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Sphinx International Airport receives 1st Wizz Air flight
The Sphinx International Airport on Friday received its first Wizz Air flight from Malpensa Airport, Italy, carrying 247 passengers.
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Egypt Can Become A Hub For Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Egypt could emerge as a key player in the SAF industry across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Egypt's Tourism Min. Holds Talks in Rome to Boost Tourism from Italy
Issa illuminated Egypt's national tourism strategy, underlining the significance of bolstering access to Egypt as a top-tier tourist destination.
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Flynas celebrates inauguration of the direct route from Jeddah to Sphinx International Airport in Cairo
The new route facilitates the arrival of Umrah performers and visitors between the two brotherly countries.
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Egypt suspends airline SOTO ticket system
The Civil Aviation Authority added that the suspension decision will be applied as of June 15 until further notice.
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KSA and Egypt among top 10 destinations for travellers in 2023: Report
Egypt and Saudi Arabia are among the top-ranking traveller destinations in 2023, Mastercard Economics Institute revealed in its Travel Industry Trends
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Qatar in talks with Egypt to purchase 30% stake in 7 state-owned hotels
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is reportedly in talks with Egypt to acquire up to 30 percent of seven state-owned hotels, according to Reuters.
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Egyptians Create Visit "Wonderful Egypt Hashtag" to Promote Egypt's Tourism
According to the Minister of Tourism Ahmed Issa, the number of visitors to Egypt is expected to increase by 28 percent this year to 15 million.
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Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris to invest in mega tourism project in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea
Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris announced plans to start investments in Saudi Arabia during the second half of this year.
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Thrifty tourists pile into Egypt as travel costs dive amid currency depreciation
Zedenko Krabich, a 42-year-old tourist from Croatia, was on a trip to the Red Sea resort of Safaga in southeastern Egypt for medical purposes.
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The Ministry of Tourism aims to increase the number of tourists to 30 million by 2028
Middle East region performance was the strongest compared to other regions following the coronavirus pandemic.
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EgyptAir Operates Two New Routes to Manchester, Delhi
EgyptAir announced that it will operate its newest routes to Manchester, starting July, and Delhi, starting August.
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Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh top Egypt tourist airports
The Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh international airports saw the highest operating rates in Egyptian tourist airports during the first half of the year
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Top 10 travel agencies in Egypt
Travel Agencies in Egypt are mainly destination management companies which provide a range of services to ensure a seamless and enjoyable journey.
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IHG signs region’s first voco resort in Egypt
Set to open in December 2026, the 300-key voco North Coast will include low-rise buildings, chalets and townhouses in a prime location.
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Egypt allured 1.35 million tourists in April – its highest ever
The Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa announced Monday that Egypt has received the largest number of tourists ever in one month
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As Egypt decides to establish tourist chambers, federation, what is in it for tourism industry?
The issuance of this law comes in line with one of the main axes of the national strategy for tourism in Egypt.