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MoT to promote Egypt in 5 markets through partnership with Expedia
Five markets include US, UK, Canada, Italy, Germany, according to Ministry
UNWTO suggests establishing tourism Committee under African Union, to discuss tourism issues in Africa
Organisation named Egypt’s ‘People To People’ campaign video as best promotional movie in Middle East
Ministry of Tourism is set to sign cooperation protocol with Ministry of Education and Technical Education
Protocol aims to educate students on importance of tourism as basic pillar to support national economy
Egypt participates in 23rd session of UNWTO
UNWTO programme will focus on for sustainable tourism, tourism education, and training
Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Alexandria to witness RevPAR growth of 37%, 27%, 27% respectively in 2019: Colliers
It also forecasted that the four cities will achieve occupancy rates of 84% in Alexandria, 79% in Cairo, 68% in Hurghada, and 63% in Sharm El-Sheikh in 2019.
Half a million Chinese tourists visit Egypt in 2018, expected to triple by next year: Ctrip
“We have a specific increase target already but as we have just started working with Egypt’s Tourism Ministry, so some details are still in discussion, thus the percentage of the hike depends on how much the government will spend on the marketing campaign, and on how big the size of the campaign is,” Wang added.
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism partners with Beautiful Destinations, CNN, China’s Ctrip, Discovery, Expedia Group, Isobar
“The diversification of marketing and media platforms, a key pillar of the Egypt Tourism Reform Programme, contributes to the changing narrative of the sector,” said Al-Mashat.
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism launches new hospitality criteria in line with international standards
Hospitality criteria for Egyptian hotels has not been updated since 2006
New Valley province, Guinness World Records discuss promoting tourism, agriculture
This is part of its development plan, which aims to market agricultural products globally, in addition to promoting the governorate as a global tourist destination.
E-TRP aims to improve Egypt’s tourism sector through modern technology: Al-Mashat
DNE interviewed Al-Mashat, to find out the sector’s latest updates and future plans.
Egypt recognised power of tourism sector as driver of economic growth: WTTC
State’s tourism sector is growing at an excellent rate, says CEO of WTTC
2019 likely to be a landmark year for tourism in Egypt: Colliers
Alexandria experiencing highest y-o-y improvement in 1H2019
Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada to witness RevPAR growth of 39% & 29%, respectively in 2019: Colliers
Cairo, Alexandria to achieve occupancy rates of 79%, 84%, respectively in 2019
Egypt releases new promo video showcasing ‘hidden gems’ in new tourism drive
The campaign video highlights different experiences that Egypt has to offer in gastronomy, culture, and various activities through its people.
Visiting Egypt as a tourist in 2019
After an eight-year slump for tourism in Egypt largely due to safety concerns in recent times. Tourism, one of the most popular and profitable industries in the country is finally starting to pick up again.
Marina, Ministry of Youth to sign water sports cooperation protocol
The protocol also aims to provide the required development and hold competitions for residences of Marina community.
Tourism investors owe $180m to government
600 investors obtained lands from Tourism Ministry, failed to pay lands’ instalments
New passenger terminal opens at Hurghada Airport
New terminal’s capacity reaches 7.5 million passengers annually
Hilton’s global net income reaches $769m in 2018
Group to increase its capacity in Egypt by adding 1,683 rooms by 2025
Mariout Hills to establish 1st sustainable hotel in North Coast
Hotel’s first phase costs EGP 300m, expected to be completed in July 2020, says Mariout Hills chairperson
Tourism sector accounts for 20% of Egypt’s GDP: Al-Mashat
Al-Mashat explained that Egypt has 3 million people working in the tourism sector
Steigenberger to open 2 new hotels in Taba, Luxor by year-end
Hotel optimistic about tourism growth in Egypt this year
Egyptian tourists’ numbers to Georgia increase by 12.1% in H1 of 2019
Number of visitors from Egypt still needs to increase, says Georgian ambassador
Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada to witness growth of 39%, 29% respectively in RevPAR in 2019: Colliers
It also forecasted that Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, and Alexandria will achieve occupancy rates of 79%, 64%,69%, and 84% respectively in 2019.
Tourism sector will not be affected by latest fuel price hike: Former TPA president
Average spending of tourists may increase, supported by increase in fuel, diesel prices, says El Damery
Egypt’s tourism growth is the fastest in North Africa by 16.5%: Al-Mashat
Tourism financing from global institutions still very weak, says minister
El-Lahun Pyramid to be opened for 1st time
Although the pyramid has been closed since its entrance was discovered up until now for restoration works, the ministry has decided to open it up for the public to visit.
Opera show commemorates Holy Family’s trip in Egypt
Egypt to prepare file on trip, present it to UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee
Boom in hotel occupancy in conjunction with AFCON
A member of the Chamber of Tourism, Waheed Assem, told Daily News Egypt that the rate of hotel occupancy is going well, as the percentage of occupancy in all the governorates hosting the matches significantly increased
Tourism Promotion to provide training for South Valley Tourism Faculty’s students
Transportation capacity in Upper Egypt represents only 35% from total transportation capacity that ought to work to receive incoming tourists