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Government allocates EGP 200m for restoration of Islamic, Coptic, Egyptian monuments
Each artifact requires specific funds for restoration, average at EGP 10 – 20m
Antiquities Ministry is excavating at 30 archaeological sites every season
Archaeological excavations extend to all the governorates that contain archaeological sites
Antiquities Ministry expects 10 million visitors in 2017/2018
The average revenue of the ministry from the sale of tickets to archaeological sites on the national level ranged between EGP 21-22m per month, totaling EGP 110m in January to May 2016 The Ministry of Antiquities expects that the number of visitors to archaeological sites to reach 10 million, which will realize revenue of EGP …
Constructions in the Grand Egyptian Museum reach 70%
Total cost of the establishment of the Great Egyptian Museum amount to $1bn, funded by several bodies, including JICA by $760m in a facilitated loan of two tranches
Tourist demand in Egypt is increasing, recovery in a year: Rahlat.com official
Infrastructure must be improved to meet the needs of Arab travellers, says Messo
2.6% growth in passenger traffic at airports during June
Passenger traffic grew by 2.6% in all local airports through June. According to statistics issued by the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation (EHCAAN), the traffic reached 1.9 million passengers during June, compared to 1.8 million passengers in the same month last year. Passenger traffic at Cairo International Airport declined by 16.5% to …
Daily wage for tour guides increased to EGP 700
The Egyptian General Tourist Guides Syndicate relies on the support provided by the Ministry of Tourism, and is becoming unable to support its members due to the worsening living conditions, requiring the need to allocate part of the income of tourists’ stay in favor of tour guides by not less than $10 per night on …
Steigenberger to complete first phase of Giza hotel by end of 2017: regional manager
All developments of the hotel will be completed by the end of 2018 after that the hotel will be running under the name of Steigenberger, the hotel welcomes guests during this period
Egyptian Tourism Ministry backtracks on allowing Burkini
Hotels now have the authority to either ban or allow women wearing Burkini from using their pools
Ministry of Tourism allocates $10m to promote Sharm El-Sheikh resorts
Current occupations of Sharm El-Sheikh do not exceed 50% from Ukrainians, Arabs, and Germans, rates of Arabs will increase during the Eid Al-Adha holiday
Alexandria hotel market on track to achieve occupancy levels of pre-geopolitical challenges in 2011: Colliers International
A forecast report conducted by Colliers International for the hotels of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the three-month period from July to September 2017 has expected the Alexandria hotel market to achieve the occupancy level of pre-geopolitical challenges in 2011. The report noted that a drop in revenue per available room (RevPAR) …
Go Bus increases fleet to 400 buses
Company will buy 100 units worth EGP 300m, according to Nassief
MTI ‘flirts’ with its customers in Porto Marina
MTI, the exclusive agent for Jaguar and Land Rover in Egypt, has organised a driving test for the company’s customers and media professionals over the last three days to try the company’s products for 2018, which will appear for the first time during this event. The company has organised the driving test on all its …
Agami to Marassi: evolution of North coast trendiest destinations
Average renting price for 1 day ranges from EGP 500 up to EGP 15,000
There must be recreational investments, services in North Coast to serve tourism: Balbaa
The region is able to attract more than 5,000 yachts a year roaming the Mediterranean Sea, including the high rates of spending and the employment of Egyptian labour by pumping new investments into the region
10% increase in price of tickets for all trips to any area or tourist province
Tourist transport companies cannot take advantage of the initiatives and loans offered by banks, given the high interest rates, which reached 20%
North Coast resorts await promotion in European markets
The North Coast resorts’ capacity amounts to 4,000 rooms, of which 50% is located in Marsa Matruh which includes 5-star hotels
CBE’s initiative to finance hotel renovation is “mere deceit”: chairperson of Tourism Investors Association
The initiative has not benefited any tourism investor and needs to be implemented on the ground
Ministry of Tourism is betting on increasing expenditure rate by year end to reach $85 per person
This spending rate is still weak compared to the other tourist destinations competing for Egypt, including Dubai, for example, as the average spending rate of tourists per day is $180, which is a big difference between the two countries: according to an official
Egypt aims to attract 10 million tourists by year end: official
The expected revenues for the current fiscal year are estimated at $7.8bn, compared to $4.8bn last year, a growth of %62.5. The revenues are expected to reach $28.4bn in FY 2019/20
Tourism Ministry aims to boost investments to EGP 12.5bn in 2017/2018
ETA may offer land plots in EGP, others in USD, especially those with great tourist potential
Egypt Air will not change ticket prices for Hajj season, Saudi Airlines set lower prices
Egypt Air will not change its ticket pricing for the current Hajj season, company chairperson Safwat Musallam told Daily News Egypt. “We don’t have any intention to change the prices for Hajj season. The prices have been set previously by a committee and we think it is fair,” Musallam explained to Daily News Egypt. The …
Egyptian Travel Agencies Association rents 5 buses to support Pilgrimage
Electronic route required by Saudi authorities stipulates listing names of pilgrims and programmes, only accepts over 50 names, companies have to cooperate with others if they have fewer names
Stability Red Sea hotel occupancies during current week: Red Sea Tourism Investors Association official
The hotel capacity in the Red Sea governorate is about 35% of the working capacity operating in Egypt and represents about 45% of revenues for the tourism sector according to Chamber of Tourism Establishments
Tourism Ministry reviews documents of 3 companies to disburse charter flights incentives
Ministry of Tourism has disbursed $330,000 as a first tranche to Egyptian airports company as part of the dues of German airlines for organising tours to Egyptian destinations in November 2016
Expectations of tourist bookings for winter season declined because of current conditions: Shalaby
A one night stay in a single room ranges between $12 and $18, which is a very low price
Taba: the abandoned paradise
Taba’s location between the mountains gives it a special charm, says tourist
Arab bridge, Sindbad form consortium for working between ports of Aqaba, Taba Heights
Prices range from $65 to $90, we transport 6,000 passengers per month, says Al-Mubaidain
Taba Heights to open Bay View hotel next month: senior owner representative
A water park will be installed at Sofitel Hotel at a cost of $145,000 in January, says Eltrabishy
EgyptAir aims for profits worth EGP 1bn during current FY
A plan for selling a number of duty-free products on aircrafts, says Musallam