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Egypt tourism sector receives 60% of dues from foreign tour operators: Al-Anani
Country has strong relationships with international travel and tourism companies, says Tourism Minister
180 bazaars across Egypt obtain tourism business licences in 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the tourism activities sector and internal offices, announced that 180 bazaars across Egypt, particularly in the Red Sea area, acquired tourism business licences in 2020. The tourism activities sector and internal offices ensure that bazaars selling tourism products obtain a licence from the Ministry of Tourism and …
Grand Egyptian Museum to showcase world’s first hanging obelisk
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will feature over 50,000 artefacts from Ancient Egypt, including full collection of King Tutankhamun
Planning Minister allocates EGP 49m to build river marina at Mohamed Ali Palace
Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said has approved funding of EGP 49m for the construction of a pedestrian bridge and a Corniche-side river marina, opposite Cairo’s Muhammad Ali Palace.
Egypt, Marriott International discuss establishing 3-, 4-star hotels in new tourist cities
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani met with Satya Anand, President for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Marriott International, to discuss establishing three- and four-star hotels in Egypt’s new tourist cities.
Egypt inaugurates points on trail of Holy Family to boost spiritual tourism
Egypt has inaugurated the first points of the Holy Family trail, after the completion of EGP 7.5m development works in Samannoud city, Gharbeya governorate.
Egypt’s tourism revenues decline to $4bn in 2020 from $13.03bn in 2019
Egypt’s tourism revenues in 2020 slumped 70% year-on-year (y-o-y) to record $4bn due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, down from $13.03bn in 2019, according to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani. Reuters quoted Al-Anani as saying that a total of 3.5 million tourists visited Egypt in 2020, compared to 13.1 million in 2019. …
Government considers activating sub-accounts unit at Tourism and Antiquities Ministry
Minister said that Sub-Accounts Unit is useful in developing realistic estimates relating to size of tourism activity and setting the necessary forecasts
Central Bank of Egypt extends initiatives to support individual, tourism defaulters until June
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has decided to extend its initiatives to support defaulters, whether individuals or tourism companies, for a further six months.
Luxor hotels see 16% occupancy from domestic tourism, day trippers: Officials
A total of 74% of visitors in Luxor are predominantly domestic with Egyptians keen to explore the history and civilisation of their country, according to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khlaed Al-Anani.
Egypt reopens tomb of Ramses I following restoration
The tomb of Ramses I has been reopened, after the completion of restoration work on its interior.
Egypt restores famous ram statues at Karnak Temple
Statues are located in the southern side of the Karnak Temple first courtyard, there had originally been 33 before the transfer of 4 rams to Tahrir Square
Egypt’s tourism revenues down 67.2% in 2020: Junior Business Association
Total of $935bn loss in global export revenues from tourism, over $1.1trn loss in international tourism receipts, says Mohamed Kaoud
Egypt announces measures to promote cultural tourism
50% discount on entry tickets, available to Egyptians, at museums and archaeological sites
Senior Serbian diplomats visit Red Sea protected areas
Visit took place as part of eco-tourism initiative, Eco Egypt which aims to support ecotourism and natural reserves, whilst raising environmental awareness
16 new hotels open in Egyptian tourism hotspots despite COVID-19
Egypt’s tourism sector has seen the opening of 16 new hotels despite the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, according to an end-of-year report by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Amer Group, NUCA sign Porto Minya project purchasing contract
Amer for Touristic Development has signed a contract with the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) to purchase a 56feddan plot of land in New Minya,on which thePorto Minya development will be constructed.
Egypt plans to launch 3-year tourism promotion campaign abroad
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani held a meeting, on Saturday, to review their preparations for a new tourism promotion campaign abroad that would last for three years.
Cairo Citadel Aqueduct to be one of Egypt’s major tourist attractions by 2021
Tourism Ministry to move out occupants from areas surrounding historical wall
Art D’Égypte organises Pyramids tour for school children to improve cultural awareness
Art D’Égypte , which specialises in organising art and cultural exhibitions, has organised a visit for students at government schools in Egypt to the Giza Pyramids.
Egypt foils smuggling of 85 antique coins, 3 small scarabs
Archaeological unit at Cairo airport managed to seize 85 antique coins from different eras and 3 small scarabs that were being smuggled out of Egypt
Prime Minister forms Grand Egyptian Museum’s Board of Directors
Museum’s Board will be headed by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani
Al-Sisi orders development of historic Cairo’s cultural, archaeological sites: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspects development work at Abdeen Courts Complex
EBRD grants $12m loan for new hotel serving Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids
Project to generate over 300 jobs, promote women’s inclusion, funded by SEC
Prince Muhammad Ali Palace, Museum of Islamic Art mark 117th anniversary
Egyptians allowed free entry to Prince Muhammad Ali Palace on 24 December, Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo on 28 December
Temple of Isis restoration completed, ready for reopening soon
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has completed the restoration and development of the Isis Temple in Aswan, in preparation for its re-opening soon. Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that the restoration works included restoring floors and columns, cleaning walls, and placing wire windows to prevent the entry of birds, …
International arrivals fall 72% in 10M 2020: UNWTO
Tourism back to 1990 levels as arrivals fall by more than 70%: UNWTO
Karnak Temple celebrates solar alignment at its main axis
Karnak Temple witnessed on Monday a solar alignment phenomenon at its main axis. The phenomenon occurs every year on 21 December, which coincides with the beginning of the winter season. Director General of Karnak Antiquities and Al-Kebash Road, Mostafa al-Sagheer, explained that this phenomenon reveals the brilliance of the ancient Egyptian civilization as they linked …
Egypt realises major role played by tourism in economic diversification, growth, and job generation: EJB
State should constantly evaluate pressures faced by enterprises in tourism industry, evaluate proposals to keep tourism sector operational during crisis period
Hurghada receives 1st tourist group from Berlin since travel resumption
Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board announced that Hurghada also received the first tourist group from the Slovakian capital, Bratislava