Tourism News
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Ministry of tourism receives World Travel Market award
The Global Leaders Award for "Outstanding Contribution to the Industry" is more good news for Egypt's tourism sector.
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Egypt's hotel sector witnesses highest performance since 2008
In parallel, the tourism sector continues to perform well with new infrastructure, improved security and major attractions such as the GEM.
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EasyJet looks to increase marketing in Egypt staring this Winter
Company’s officials revealed that there is a growing demand among their customer base to travel to Egypt.
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Egypt participates in UK's World Travel and Tourism Market
Egypt’s Chamber of Tourism Establishments will participate with a high-level delegation in the World Travel and Tourism Market (WTM) 4-6 November.
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Egypt inaugurates largest subway station in Middle East
The air-conditioned station is the largest subway station in Egypt, Middle East and Africa, with cost amounted to about 1.9 billion EGP.
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Egypt records 38.2% increase in Japanese tourism
Minister Al-Mashat listed Tokyo as one of the most important Japanese tourism exporting cities to Egypt, followed by Osaka, and Hokkaido.
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Egypt ranks 65 in tourism competitiveness
Egypt climbed 9 places in the World Economic Forum's index from 74th place last year, making it the top improved rank in the MENA region.
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Egypt launches environmental festival to promote ecotourism
The 3 festival, titled Nature and Local Cultures Festival, is organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Environment in cooperation with local communities.
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Arab market contributes 25% of tourism inflows to Egypt
Youssef said that the Arab market accounts for nearly 25% of the volume of incoming tourist inflows.
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Grand Egyptian Museum Marks 100th anniversary of ILO
The International Labor Organization chose GEM to start celebrating its 100th anniversary because it combines the modern and the ancient.
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China promising market for Egypt's tourism
Al-Mashat met with officials from the Chinese online travel agency Ctrip during which the two sides discussed means of enhancing mutual cooperation.
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Egypt hotels report RevPAR growth
The major Egyptian markets are forecasted to see an average RevPAR growth of 13 per cent in 2019 in comparison to last year.
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Egypt making use of recent growth in tourism: minister
All state bodies, topped by the Tourism Ministry, are cooperating to ensure a successful organization of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations 2019 in Egypt.
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Radisson Signs Portfolio Deal for Six Hotels in Egypt
The agreement was signed with existing business partner Zaghloul Holdings, a Cairo-based business conglomerate operating in the real estate.
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Egypt says stolen pharaonic tablet repatriated from UK
An ancient Egyptian pharaonic stone tablet that was stolen from Karnak temple was repatriated this week from Britain where it had been touted for sale
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Egypt among 19 destinations for 2019
The CNN chose Egypt among 19 destinations to visit in 2019 encouraged by the new archaeological discoveries and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Cairo hospitality market outlook positive
Hotel occupancy to witness 7% increase, 95% increase year on year in Chinese tourists and a more promising 2019, a Collier's report.
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Uber's Middle East rival Careem launches bus-booking service in Egypt
Users of the 'Careem Bus' app select their pick-up and drop-off location and track the bus along dedicated routes.
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Inbound Tourism Market Research Report, Analysis, Growth, Market By Region, Outlook, Size : Ken Research
Inbound tourism refers to the activities of a visitor from outside of country of residence.
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Egypt sees ‘steep rebound’ in tourists as industry recovers
The government plans to announce a new private equity fund to upgrade its hotels and new investment opportunities on islands in the Red Sea.