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Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada hotels named touristic hotspots; 18%, 13% forecasted growth respectively: Colliers
While in the Egyptian capital case, Cairo maintained a 9% forecasted RevPAR growth in the same period, the report states.

Egypt became fastest growing tourist destination: UNWTO
Highlighting Egypt as fastest tourist destination compared with 2016 ranks ‘normal measure’, says Al-Zayat

Tourism sector sees remarkable improvements, our performance numbers reflect this: Hilton Luxor general manager
The General Manager at Hilton Luxor Resort and Spa, Florian Gruhl, told Daily News Egypt that the tourism sector has seen remarkable improvements and that their performance numbers reflect this. Daily News Egypt sat down for an interview with Gruhl, who talked about Hilton’s plan in the coming five years, especially, after they received TripAdvisor’s …

US invested over $100m to conserve Egypt’s monuments, masterpieces over 23-years-old
States implements more cultural programming in Egypt than in most countries worldwide, says Klitz

Stability drives increase in tourism revenues: Al-Mashat
Private sector contribution at 98%, Ministry’s role mainly organisational

Egyptian Ministry of Tourism to participate in ‘WTM’ exhibition in November
WTM fair one of most important events to increase reservations during coming winter, says official

Hidden stories of Egyptian Museum
As for most important monuments, those have an important story to tell

Amigo hotel: stylish escape in historical centre of Brussels
This is first choice for business moguls, film stars, presidents

Egypt maintains its position as first destination for MENA-based travellers in Q2 of 2018: Wego
In Europe, UK, Germany remain first, second respectively

Experience modern city life at heart of historic Munich, Germany: Charles Hotel
Overlooking the peaceful Old Botanical Gardens, The Charles Hotel is an elegant hotel conveniently located within walking distance from Munich’s Central train station and the Kunstareal, the museum quarter that showcases some of Bavaria’s most prestigious cultural attractions, as well as the designer boutiques that line Maximilianstrasse, one of the city’s royal avenues. Built in …

‘Swiss Inn Hotels & Resorts’ to inaugurate three additional hotels in Egypt over one year
Group mulls expansions in Addis Ababa, Jordan, says chairperson

Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada occupancy grows over 30% in Q2 2018: Colliers
Supply rise by 9% in KSA, 3% in UAE, 2.1% in Egypt in same period

80% increase in British tourism to Egypt by end of 2018: The Guardian
Experts argue that British tourism will not return with high percentage unless UK abandons ban on flights to Sharm El-Sheikh, call on government to launch marketing campaign

‘City of the Dead’: mesmerizing forgotten place in heart of Cairo
Although there are many well-known historical spots in Cairo, The City of the Dead remains an ancient necropolis that almost no one knows about. This city has several places to visit and many stories to tell. Nonetheless, knowing these stories face an obstacle, having a tour guide while visiting the place as it is hard …

Hotels, resorts use solar energy to cut bills
Negotiations with KarmSolar to implement plants, systems to produce electricity, says Rady

Walls of Fatimid Cairo, along with man who puzzled history
Fatimid Cairo is fourth capital in Islamic history

Discussing status quo, challenges of hotel investment tourism in Egypt
Egypt is ranked second largest branded hotel market in Middle East, third in Africa, says Marriott International president

Egypt, Turkey dominate global tourism market: Exceltur
Egypt is one of the best tourist destinations in 2018, says American Forbes magazine

St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort: Gateway to a luxurious stay
The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is definitely your perfect gateway to a luxurious, unforgettable stay in the beautiful Maldives. The most exquisite resort living at Maldives is willing to provide you with a sophisticated stay that meets your expectations. In the hotel you can find many accommodation options. It has variety of villas and …

Stories of Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifai mosques
There are two mosques in the same district, which are located in the Castle Square area in El Khalifa district in Cairo, whereby the older mosque is called the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan (as it hosts a school and a mosque), which is considered as Egypt’s fourth pyramid, and Al-Rifai Mosque. The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan …

ESIP aims to promote all kinds of tourism in Egypt: Hadi
Our interns witnessed that Egypt offers some of most impressive institutions, experts, scholars worldwide, says ESIP`s founder

Hurghada, Muscat selected as touristic hotspots with 13%, 8% forecasted growth respectively: Colliers
Hotels in Egypt’s Hurghada and Oman’s Muscat were named touristic hotspots by Colliers International, with a forecasted growth of 13% and 8%, respectively, in revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to Colliers’ MENA Hotel Forecast June 2018 report. The witnessed growth in Hurghada hotels’ RevPAR was boosted by the continuation of a positive perception and …

AIESEC’s annual international congress aims to promote tourism to Egypt: Ayman
Meeting some Egyptians at airport made me really feel home, that Egypt is safe, says president of AIESEC’s local committee in Vietnam

Thomas Cook targets attracting 500,000 tourists to Egypt this year
50% increase in number of inbound tourists through company during the first half of 2018

Cairo, Al Khobar selected as touristic hotspots with 15%, 9% forecasted growth respectively: Colliers
Cairo hotels were named touristic hotspots by Colliers International, with a forecasted growth of 15% in revenue per available room (RevPAR). According to Colliers’ the MENA Hotel Forecast May 2018 report. The witnessed increase was driven by occupancy boosted by the growth in the corporate, MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, and events), and leisure segments. In …

Egypt is African country with second most major hotels: Knight Frank
Knight Frank, which is a global real estate consultancy company, announced in a report that Egypt has the second highest number of major hotels in Africa after South Africa. The report stated that hotel supply levels vary greatly across Africa, where Morocco ranked third after Egypt with 153 hotels branded or chain hotels. Furthermore, South …

Egypt is second most popular destination for Swedish tourists outside Europe: ambassador
Tourism revenues jump 83% in Q1 2018, says government official

Ramadan in Maldives
The Maldives is a group of coral islands in the Indian Ocean. It is known for its beaches, blue lagoons, and extensive reefs. The capital is Malé, and its official language is Divehi. All its population are Muslims and most of them have Indian and Sri Lankan roots. The people of the Maldives are devout …

Public Sector Affairs Ministry directs HOTAC to expand in 3-, 4-star hotels
There is need to resort to most distinguished international hotel management companies to manage historic hotels, says minister

Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada hotels named touristic hotspots; 45%, 31% forecasted growth respectively: Colliers
Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada hotels were named touristic hotspots by Colliers International, with a forecasted growth of 45% and 31% respectively in revenues per available rooms (RevPAR). The surge is a result of an improved security perception and a surge in international leisure demand, according to Colliers’ The MENA Hotel Forecast April 2018 report. On …