Tourism News
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450 travel agents rounded up as Egypt cracks down on Hajj brokers
Saudi Arabia Sunday announced that 1,301 pilgrims, 83% of them illegals, died, after trekking for long distances under the baking sun.
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Shanghai Museum in China hosts exhibition of Egyptian antiquities
It includes a huge statue of Akhenaten and a coffin from the archaeological site of Saqqara, which is the first to be unveiled at Shanghai Museum.
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Central Agency for Reconstruction develops Fustat Hills Park in Cairo
This ambitious project is adjacent to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Ain El-Sira Lake, Religious Complex, and Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque.
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Youth & Sports Ministry participates in10th Int’l Yoga Day
The Youth and Sports Ministry participated in celebrations held by the Embassy of India in Cairo to mark the 10th International Yoga Day 2024.
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Arkan Palm and IHG Hotels & Resorts partner to launch first Holiday Inn Express
This collaboration will expand the number of rooms of all three IHG hotels in 205 to a total of 700.
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Egypt revokes licenses of several travel companies
The prime minister has also instructed that the officials of these companies be referred to the public prosecution.
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Temporary Suspension of B2C Umrah Visas
President El Sisi stated that the suspension will continue until a reliable system is established to regulate Umrah visa issuance.
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Egypt’s tourism booms, reaching record highs: WTTC
While this is a strong recovery, it hasn’t yet surpassed the record number of jobs set in 2008, which stood at 3.7 million.
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Marge Simpson lookalike found on ancient Egyptian sarcophagus
A photograph of an Ancient Egyptian sarcophagus has gone viral for its distinct resemblance to Marge Simpson.
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Giza Pyramids welcomed 28,500 visitors during Eid Al Adha
Other significant sites included the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which welcomed around 10,000 guests, and the Citadel, which saw about 3,700.
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Operating hours and ticket prices for Cairo’s Light Rail Transit
It starts from Adly Mansour station in al-Salam and extends through multiple stations, including Obour, Mostaqbal, al-Shorouk, New Heliopolis...etc.
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Egypt unrest leads to plunge in Feb tourism revenue
The number of tourists visiting Egypt in February slumped to 211,000 from 1.1 million in the same month last year.
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46,000 trees, palm trees planted in “Capital Park” in NAC
The park is 10-km long on an area of more than 1000 feddans and provides entertainment places with global standards.
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Egypt’s Tourism Industry Is Promising Growth with Visa-Free Access to 9 Countries
Egypt’s tourism is booming with visa-free access to 9 countries, including key GCC nations, enhancing travel and international relations.
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Abu Dhabi Tourism Investments announced readiness of the Mövenpick Sharm El Sheikh hotel
The Mövenpick Sharm El Sheikh hotel is ready after completing the first phase of renovation and development with investments of 2 billion pounds.
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Marriott to launch new Tribute Portfolio hotels in Egypt
The new hotels is set to open in 2027 and 2029 respectively in West Cairo and the North Coast.
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Egypt to Launch Electronic Platform for Medical Tourism
The platform, set to launch soon, is geared towards facilitating medical treatments and hospitalization for tourists.
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Abu Dhabi Ports Group signs concession agreements to strengthen Egypt’s tourism sector
The agreement is to develop, operate and manage three cruise terminals at Safaga, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh ports.
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5 Visa-Free Destinations You Can Visit With Your Egyptian Passport
The Egyptian passport allows holders 17 visa-free destinations, and 32 others with visa acquisition upon arrival.
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UAE's AD Ports Group invests in Egyptian cruise terminals
UAE’s AD Ports Group is set to invest $4.7 million in developing and managing cruise terminals in Safaga, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh.