Tourism News
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EgyptAir elects CyberSource as its anti-fraud platform
This agreement seeks to ensure the cyber safety of EgyptAir customers and guard them against any potential information theft.
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Tourism Ministry looks to enhance cooperation with Messe Berlin
The meeting was attended by various officials from both sides along with representatives from Russia and Italy.
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Prime Minister inspects Grand Egyptian Museum
Prime Minister stresses need to paint facades of residential buildings surrounding museum.
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Four Seasons to expand portfolio in Egypt
The new openings will be located in the New Administrative Capital in Cairo, and the city of Luxor in southern Egypt.
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Egypt lifts COVID-19 entry restrictions
A review of the national and international situation and the steps taken globally were evaluated before the cabinet reached its decision.
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Egypt bets on cultural and sport tourism
The Gate Travel Expo, taking place from September 6 to 9 in Cairo, is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors and 200 companies.
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“Egypt Welcomes Its Guests” campaign echoes
The campaign targets Kazakhstan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia, and has a reach of 60 million.
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28% rise in demand for cultural tourism, with 18% price hike
At the same time, the season also witnessed an increase in the average number of night-time tourism activities.
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Egypt unveils five ancient tombs in Saqqara
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said one of the tombs belonged to a top official named Iry, and the rest to the royal court.
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Egypt announces new travel restrictions
A traveler has to bring a certification of having received a single-dose or two-dose vaccine at least 14 days before arrival.
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4,000 people run Pyramids Half Marathon
The half marathon was divided into a 5k race, a 10k race, and a 21k race.
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INTERVIEW with Boeing’s VP
As the largest defense event in Egypt and Africa, EDEX 2021 is being held from 29 November to 2 December at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre.
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Egypt unveils Pharaonic ‘Rams Road’ at Karnak Temple
Egypt held a grandiose night-time ceremony at Karnak Temple in archaeologically-rich Luxor.
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Egypt, Indonesia discuss enhancing cooperation in tourism
Indonesia’s Ambassador praises strict precautionary measures applied at Egyptian archaeological sites, museums.
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Egypt to create new VAT refund system for tourists in all ports
The VAT will be refunded for purchases whose value exceeds EGP 1,500, according to the decree.
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Egypt, Boeing discussing new aircrafts entering circulation
The company continues to have conversations with airlines in Egypt on opportunities for new aircrafts to enter Egypt’s marketplace.
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Major celebration in Luxor in preparation
Egypt has been preparing for a huge celebration to promote Luxor city as a major tourist destination.
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Minor Hotels to debut in Egypt in 2025
Oaks Egypt New Capital Apartments and Suites is scheduled to open in 2025 in the Egyptian New Administrative Capital.
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Qatar Airways boosts Egypt services
The twice weekly Sharm El-Sheikh service will launch on December 3, operating on Tuesday and Friday.
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EETC to do more studies for monorail
EETC to complete studying electric feeding system of New Capital monorail in September.