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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to be more than just archaeological exhibition: Official
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization tells the story of the different historical stages of the Egyptian civilization; starting from prehistoric times
UNWTO, Google host Tourism Acceleration Program in MENA
Programme is designed to boost innovation, digital transformation and planning in the tourism sector
Egypt’s antiquities officials inspect Saqqara Necropolis, with new discovery expected in 2021
Hawass confirmed that this discovery, which will be announced early next year, will shed light on a mysterious part of the history of Saqqara
Major archaeological discovery at Saqqara to be revealed in January: Egyptologist
Tutankhamun Opera will debut next March, says renowned archaeologist
Tourism, Sports Ministers discuss cooperation to promote World Handball Championship
Also present at the meeting were International Handball Federation (IHF) President Hassan Mostafa, Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board CEO Ahmed Youssef, and a number of officials from the two ministries. The championship is scheduled to be hosted by Egypt from 13-31 January 2021.
Tourism, Sports, Civil Aviation Ministers attend skydiving show at Giza Pyramids
The event was organised by Tazkarty and Sky Dive, in cooperation with the three ministries.
Egypt’s Tourism Minister, private sector discuss field’s opportunities, challenges
The meeting was held to discuss a number of issues Egypt’s tourism sector is facing, and to identify the challenges and obstacles this vital sector faces in light of the second wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
687 hotels across Egypt receive health and safety certificates
They are awarded to hotels following the verification by inspection teams that they meet all safety regulations set by the Ministry of Health.
Grand Egyptian Museum obtains ISO certification for environment, quality management
Atef Miftah, the general supervisor for the project and the surrounding area, said that the first certificate is for the environmental management system, ISO 14001: 2015, and the second is for the quality management system, ISO 9001: 2015.
43 floating hotels in Egypt obtain health and safety certificates
Inspection committees approve 26 floating hotels between Luxor and Aswan, two in Cairo last week
Hotel occupancy increases in Alexandria 5%, Sharm El-Sheikh 1% in Q3 2020: Colliers
Additional 8,000 keys are expected to open in Egyptian market by full year 2022, says Colliers hotel review
Sharm El Luli: Egyptian fairytale Red Sea beach astonishes world travellers
The website also ranked Sharm El Luli as the 25th best beach worldwide, and the second best beach in the Middle East region. It is depicted on the site as a “paradise, a pristine, beautiful beach and a tropical aquarium underwater”.
No intention to appoint foreign director for Grand Egyptian Museum: Al-Anani
Egypt receives over 500,000 tourists between July and 14 November, says Tourism Minister
Imam Al-Shafi’i Mosque reopens following EGP 13m restoration
The Imam al-Shafi’i Mosque was built during the reign of Khedive Muhammad Ali Tawfiq in 1399 AH/1892 CE.
Government discusses establishment of new tourism project in Sharm El Sheikh’s Ras Jamila
The two ministries will cooperate with El-Montazah for Tourism and Investment and EMAC Aqaba Company to build the tourism project.
Egypt hands over 100 smuggled antique coins to China, India, and Saudi Arabia
Egypt seeks to preserve heritage of whole world: Al-Anani
Egypt, BiH discuss strengthening cooperation in tourism, antiquities sector
During the meeting, they agreed to exchange experiences in the field of antiquities restoration and museums, especially as BiH has wide experience in restoring Islamic antiquities.
Egypt discovers scores of ancient coffins, funerary statues in Saqqara
The discovery also included several gold artefacts, wooden statues, and coloured and gilded masks.
Egypt to see unprecedented tourism demand after COVID-19: Pundits
Abu Sidira said that Egypt has also participated in a number of important meetings that were held with the aim of identifying the latest developments in the global tourism movement. They also looked into studying the best means of dealing with the current global crisis.
Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada receive 430,000 visitors since tourism resumption
60% of hotels in Egypt have received health, safety certificate to reopen: Al-Anani
Grand Egyptian Museum to be ready next June, but opening ceremony in H2 of 2021: Al-Anani
His remarks came on Thursday, during his speech at the week-long virtual “Egypt’s Green Economy” programme, organised by the British Egyptian Business Association (BEBA) and the Egyptian-British Chamber of Commerce (EBCC).
Passenger flights in Arab region halved in 6M 2020 due to COVID-19: ESCWA
Arab airlines have lost estimated $38bn in revenues during 2020, reflecting 53% decline on last year
Cairo, Helwan Fine Arts Colleges help develop Manial’s historic Al-Mansterly Bridge
The workshop was moderated by the Egyptian artist Taher Abdel-Azim, under the supervision of the Dean of Helwan Fine Arts College.
Historic day for Egypt’s tourism as 3 museums opened at once: Al-Anani
During his speech, Al-Anani reviewed the state’s efforts in the field of museum sector, development and restoration of archaeological sites, and archaeological missions in Egypt. The minister also presented the working plan for the museums that were inaugurated on Saturday.
Egypt’s Tourism Minister, CDWS discuss cooperation in marine recreation activities
The cooperation will look to develop Egypt’s diving and marine activities, in a way that preserves the environment and achieves the development of sustainable tourism.
MENA hotel sector’s recovery set for Q4 2020 into 2021: Colliers International
UAE and Saudi Arabia’s hotel sectors will witness faster recovery in MENA region
Global tourism may take 4 years to return to 2019 levels: McKinsey & Company
Egypt’s tourism revenues could return to 2019 levels by 2023, but recovery in numbers will not be before 2024, says pundit
Tourism Minister, Danish Ambassador discuss bilateral cooperation in tourism, archaeology
Al-Anani began the meeting by welcoming the ambassador to Cairo, and expressed his wishes for Olling’s success during his tenure in his new position. The minister also expressed his hopes that the two countries will witness further cooperation in the future.
Tomb of ancient Royal Treasury Supervisor uncovered in Minya Governorate
The Ancient Egyptian tomb was found with stone statues inside, which are in a good state of preservation.
Egypt’s cultural tourism can’t recover before October 2021 without COVID-19 vaccine: Official
Cultural tourism represents 35% of country’s tourism income, says Cultural Tourism Association Treasurer