Tourism News
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‘Egypt is Close’ campaign to support inter-Arab tourism
Campaign will be launched by specialised company, expected to continue for three months, says Tourism Minister.
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British Airways to increase passenger rate to 90% per flight to Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh
British Airways plans to organise flights to Sharm El-Sheikh beginning in September, with two flights per week.
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Egyptian developer Palm Hills posts 2014 profit of 353 mln pounds
Revenues rose to 2.1 billion from 1.2 billion pounds.
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Hilton to open first Doubletree in Egypt
Hilton Worldwide will open its first Doubletree property in Egypt in 2017.
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HOTAC develops Shepherd Hotel with EGP 320m via Ain Sokhna project income: Board Chairman
The development will occur using investments of up to EGP 320m, which will be gained through self-financing.
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TDA revokes 22m metres from investors over ‘lack of commitment’: Tourism ministry
Ministry follows up with projects to be implemented, as per timetable with investors, withdraws land from uncommitted investors.
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Marine Centre International boosts its technical team
Leading Yacht dealer based in Gouna boosts its technical staff to support yacht owners.
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Egypt: Economic conference to market Egypt’s image abroad
Fahmi:the conference is a reassurance to the world that Egypt is on the right track.
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EGP 20m allocated to convert 6 hotels in Marsa Alam to new, renewable energy: Tourism ministry adviser
Minister of Tourism working to convert hotels and resorts to new and renewable energy to overcome Egypt’s energy crisis.
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Egypt's tourism revenues up 27 percent in 2014
After suffering a major setback since the revolution in 2011, tourism in Egypt is making a comeback.
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Egypt Air first in Africa granted green light to apply “Fast Travel” programme
The “Fast Travel” programme allows passengers to perform their travel arrangements via self-service channels.
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Egyptian Minister of Transport to pay official visit to Cyprus
Ministers will discuss ferry connection between Cyprus and Egypt.
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Travco tops tourism companies, attracting 700,000 arrivals in 2014: Company official
Travco hopes to maintain its lead in attracting tourists to Egypt for fifth consecutive year despite 4 years of crisis in the country
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City Stars signs contract with French company Prism to manage pyramids’ sound, light
$50m investment costs for project; the opening will be with during the coming New Year
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Egypt 2014: The year of overcoming Tourism challenges
Egypt managed to attract 9 million tourists despite political unrest
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Egypt cancels visa for Russian tourists
Russian tourists traveling to Egypt from Jan. 15 to April 30 will not have to pay the standard $25 visa fee
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Qatari Diar invests in Egypt with 2 major tourist projects
Qatari Diar is considered one of the foremost real estate Gulf investors in Egypt.
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Egypt's metro ticket prices won't increase: Minister
Egypt's transportation minister insists that underground ticket prices won't increase from their flat fare rate of LE1.
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174m cubic meters dug at Suez Canal project
The project is scheduled to be completed after 211 days.
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Egypt's Suez Canal revenues rise 6.8% in 2014
Revenues went up to $5.46 billion in 2014 from $5.11 billion in 2013.