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Egypt unearths huge number of sarcophagi over 2,500 years old in Saqqara
Details of discovery will be announced during next few weeks, after archaeological documentation and photography is completed
Egypt receives 300,000 tourists since July: EJB official
Search for domestic flights in Egypt rose 53% as air travel resumed but international trips still difficult, Mohamed Kaoud
Sharm Dreams studies sale of hotel assets to provide liquidity
Company plans to assign three consulting firms to evaluate assets that are planned for sale
USAID grants over $100m for conservation of Egyptian archaeological sites
Agency has invested over $150m since 2011 to support thousands of entrepreneurs, SMEs in Egypt
11 floating hotels in Luxor, Aswan receive health certificate
In a statement on Monday, the ministry said that the certificates were awarded following the verification that the floating hotels met all the health and safety requirements set out by the Egyptian government and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Egypt, Netherlands eye strengthening cooperation in tourism, archaeology
During the meeting, the two sides also explored ways to boost Dutch tourism movement to Egypt.
Egypt announces 2020 largest archaeological discovery at Saqqara
The discovery of the 59 coffins in Saqqara represents the largest number of coffins in a single burial since 2019
UNWTO, FAO sign MoU to develop rural tourism
Key priorities include encouraging entrepreneurship within rural communities, particularly among youth and women
Commercial units at museums, archaeological sites exempted from rent until October end
The exemption decision, which will cover all rent, was taken at the council’s last meeting chaired by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani.
Sound and Light Company launches global bid to develop Giza Pyramids exhibition area
The development process includes updating the sound and lighting equipment, developing the show without modifying its historical scenario, and adding services to the area.
Tourism Minister, Beni Suef Governor discuss tourism movement to governorate
The meeting was attended by Ayman Ashmawy, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Czech Republic to resume tourism flights to Egypt from October
Flights will operate between Prague and cities of Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam, says Jan Fulik
World celebrates World Tourism Day 2020 despite pandemic
Every year, on 27 September, the world celebrates World Tourism Day, with the UNWTO marking this year with the theme “Tourism and Rural Development”.
Egypt launches first sustainable tourism campaign at protected areas
Ministry of Environment launched “Eco Egypt” campaign to promote protected areas in cooperation with Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of State for Information
Umrah for Saudi Arabia residents to restart from 4 October
Pilgrimages will be allowed to take place at full capacity as in previous years, once risks associated with coronavirus pandemic come to an end
Umrah season to restart in January: Ehab Abdel Aal
If no treatment or vaccine is found for COVID-19, Umrah season for 2021 will be symbolic, says Alaa El Ghamri
Egypt to allow PCR tests upon arrival at Luxor for charter flight: Tourism Minister
The availability of these tests has come with the agreement of Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled Al-Anani, and will come into effect as soon as the charter flights return to operation.
Egypt sees 26% increase in domestic tourism searches during summer: BCG
The report, entitled “The Measures Tourism Marketing Companies Must take in light of COVID-19”, was launched by BCG in cooperation with internet search platform Google.
GEM receives 2,000 ancient artefacts from across Egypt
The artefacts were previously located at the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo’s Tahrir Square, the Museum Store in Tell El-Yahudiyeh in the Nile Delta, and at the Giza Pyramids antiquities area.
Egypt receives 250,000 tourists from 15 countries 1 July: Tourism Minister
Al-Anani met with German officials to discuss resumption of inbound tourism into Egypt from Germany
Egypt receives over 200k visitors after tourism resumption
Flights between Armenia and Egypt to resume starting from 17 September
Al-Anani proposes global travel, tourism committee to unify precautionary measures
Egypt’s Tourism Minister suggests amending UNWTO’s current slogan to “Travel Today”
Global tourism sees pandemic related losses of $460bn in H1 of 2020: UNWTO
Middle East witnesses 57% decline in tourist arrivals, while international tourism drops 65% during first 6 months of year
Egypt’s Saqqara receives first tourist group from France
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities recently published promotional films on the archaeological discovery found at Saqqara, although the full details have yet to be announced.
Ecomondo to discuss implementation of European Green Deal
The exhibitions, which will be held at the Expo Centre in the Italian city of Rimini from 3 to 6 November, will see the exhibitors’ stands and conference rooms take place in conjunction with a new digital platform feature.
Tourism Minister dissolves ETAA Board of Directors, temporary committee to take over
Al-Anani’s decision comes in line with court ruling that cancelled results ETAA board elections in 2018
Return of Russian flights will work in Egypt’s favour: EJB
Egyptian-Russian relations need strengthening, whether through partnerships or attracting Russian investments in hospitality sector, says EJB Tourism Committee Chief
Cultural tourism stakeholders demand PCR tests at Luxor, Aswan airports
Floating hotels to start operating next October at 50% occupancy rate, says Egypt’s Tourism Minister
Egypt tourism to recover by Q1 2021: Cultural Tourism Association
The Upper Egypt towns of Luxor and Aswan will see a particular recovery by this time frame, so long as the pandemic does not worsen.
12 hotels in Egypt receive health, safety certificate to reopen last week
Total of 668 hotels across 23 governorates have so far received certificates to reopen