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Air France-KLM Group gradually reduces flight activity due to COVID-19, taking measures to secure cash flow
Passenger business revenues drop due to capacity reduction will only be offset by 50% through reducing variable costs
Sharm El-Sheikh hotels will not accept reservations from 19 to 31 March: South Sinai Governor
Governorate suspends provision of Shisha, tourism facilities violating decision will be closed and pay EGP 10,000 fine
Eitesal meets IT companies to discuss developments of e-Export programme
More than 20 companies exporting their services across the border took part in the meeting, where they confirmed benefiting from the export programme, which is carried out in partnership and cooperation with the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA).
Egyptian airspace will not be closed during flight suspension period: Ministers of Civil Aviation, Tourism
Decision to suspend air traffic does not include domestic and air cargo flights.
Egypt’s tourism adopts preventive measures against COVID-19
Workers in hotels will be provided with all required logistics including socks, masks, and gloves. Moreover, the hotels contracted with highly-trained medical teams to deal with any suspected cases of the virus.
UNWTO estimates tourism loss at $30-50bn due to COVID-19 outbreak
Virus’s economic impact visible in most affected countries by outbreak, says Gopinath
City of Sun: A place of refuge for the holy family
The holy family went west, taking the coastal road that links Palestine to Egypt. Reaching Egypt, the family settled next to a spring, a place called the City of Sun, or Heliopolis, in an area in modern day Matareya district in Cairo. This area is now considered one of the more famous places for Christian pilgrims to follow the journey of the Holy Family.
Somabay largely targets foreign clients to become top destination for global tourism: CEO El Missiri
Somabay’s golf course was designed by Gary Player, a South African retired professional golfer, one of the greatest ever.
Mamluks’ war with Ottomans: Rise of a civilisation, fall of another
The complex used to have an office where the sultan would receive the public to hear their complaints.
Rome: open museum city
Rome has a special place in the heart and the memory of Egyptians as many famous films were shot in the amazing city, featuring a lot of its touristic attractions.
Rawda Island where Shajar al-Durr hides Egypt’s ruler body; unlucky prince build palace
The legend goes that after the death of her husband, Shajar al-Durr, the last female ruler of Egypt, hid her husband’s body in the Rawda Castle. Unfortunately, the castle was destroyed, without leaving any sign of ever being there. The island was used again during the years of the Ottoman Empire, leaving Rawda with many archaeological sites to uncover.
EasyJet to operate new direct flight between UK, Sharm El-Sheikh in Mid-Year
UK would work on Joint projects with Egypt to restore Egyptian archaeological sites
Egyptair resumes internal flights between Sharm El-Shiekh, Luxor airports after years of suspension
The flight is scheduled to take off every Thursday on an A220-300 luxurious cabin
Traveling to Egypt in 2020? Here’s brand new places to visit
Ancient temples, haunted palace, museums, pyramids open for the first time
Travco Group to raise prices, increase average occupancy in 2020
The group’s capacity increased to 13,400 rooms this year: source
Egypt targets 30 million tourist arrivals annually: min.
Ministry of Aviation cuts prices of domestic flights, says Al-Anani
Al-Mashat highlights Discovery’s 1st promotional video for GEM
Khaled Al-Anany said that the opening ceremony of GEM planned by end of 2020
Egypt’s tourism revenues to jump $29.7bn in the next five years, with CAGR of 13%: ATM
GCC tourists average spending in 2020 to witness hike of 11%, reaching $2.36bn, Saudi Arabia will drive this growth
Saudi Arabia to truly cement itself as international hospitality destination: Colliers
Saudi hospitality market is progressing, experiencing demographic shift
Egypt attempts to add Wadi Al-Natroun monasteries on UNESCO World Heritage List
Stressing the importance of these monasteries, El-Enany will meet with Raymond Bonden, the former ambassador of Malta and an expert on world heritage sites to discuss the technical plan adding the site on the UNESCO list.
GEM at the forefront of Egyptian tourism promotion in 2020
2020 to witness special records for tourism in 2020
A year of major tourist openings ahead: Al-Anani
Egypt targets operating internal flights to link Nile Valley with Red Sea before ITB Berlin, says minister
Government to use smart technologies to promote tourism
Both discussed improving communications infrastructure at hotels and tourist resorts to ensure best services to visitors.
Deadline for floating hotels to adjust situation extended to 31 March
A Sunday press statement said the suspended hotels must notify the Ministry in case they want to reopen, stressing that these measures come in line with the Ministry’s policy on supporting tourism investors and raising the competitiveness of the sector.
40% hike in Italian tourists in Egypt in 2019
Egypt must continue diversifying tourism markets in 2020, says El-Damery
BBC names Egypt as best tourism destination for 2020
The mega museum is considered one of Egypt’s most instrumental players in luring tourism back and reviving the country’s main source of income. It will host the complete collection of Tutankhamen’s belongings for the first time in history since they’re discovery.
Environment Minister attracts tourists to visit Saint Catherine mountains
The ministry said in a separate statement that 2,500 trees were planted in Damietta, as part of a state campaign to plant trees across the country.
Egypt aims to increase British tourist movement after lifting travel ban on Sharm El-Sheikh
Government studies operating internal flights from Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh and from Luxor to Hurghada
Tourism Minister to discuss sector’s challenges with Sharm El-Sheikh investors
During that meeting with Sharm El-Sheikh investors Anany stressed that the political leadership is keen to revive the Egyptian tourism sector.
Winter season increase hotel occupancy in Luxor, Aswan to 95%: Abdel Aal
The tourism sector in Egypt suffered a downturn since the 2011 Revolution, and the sector in Egypt suffered a devastating blow, especially when a Russian passenger plane crashed in Sinai in late October 2015 and all its passengers were killed.