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Private Aviation Association calls on ECA to protect private companies from state-owned airlines
Private aviation companies lost 40% of traffic last year due to low tourism
German tourists’ return improves hotel occupancy in Sharm El-Sheikh
Government recognises the importance of tourism to support the economy
50% increase in foreign inflow to archaeological sites
Celebrities’ visits to Egypt promote positive messages
Tourism federation submits note to finance ministry to postpone VAT
July will see increase in visa fees from $25 to $60, along with higher tickets for archaeological sites
NBE, Banque Misr, Banque du Caire secure SR 700m to cover Umrah expenses
Another meeting will also be scheduled this month to agree on the mechanism for the Hajj season
Cabinet will constitute the Supreme Committee for the Revitalisation of Tourism
Comparative study to landing and taking off fees in Egypt to competing states
Development cost of Sharm Dreams Holding hotels increase 35% due to flotation
Current bookings prevent tourism recovery in 2017 by 30% on average at company hotels, says Abu El Enein
Tourism companies refuse Arab Orient Takaful Insurance offer
ETAA still has valid contracts with GIG and Egyptian Takaful Company
Blue Sky Travel brought 450,000 tourists in 2016, a drop of 20%
We hope 2017 will see better inflows compared to 2016, says El Shaer
Bright future for Egyptian hotel market: Colliers International report
In its full year review in 2016 about Egypt, Colliers International, the commercial real-estate leader, said that the hotels’ supply has increased by 3% because of a number of high-profile properties that streamed the market in 2016, which includes the Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir, Westin Golf Resort, Westin Katameya Dunes, and Nile Ritz-Carlton. The report …
EGOTH hotels occupancy in Luxor and Aswan grows
Company plans to boost investments in the coming FY to EGP 450m, up from EGP 404m this year
Egypt postpones decision to increase tourist entry visa until July
The decision will be applied on 1 July instead of 1 March
Egypt to increase visa fees for incoming tourists by 140%
Authorities will apply the new cost of entry visas for foreign visitors starting in July after the implementation has been postponed by the Prime Minister
Tourism companies inspect fleets in anticipation of return of Russian tourism
Tourist transport was heavily affected by low tourism rates during the past six years
South Sinai gives investors of Sharm El-Sheikh beaches two months to pay fees: head of Tourism Investors Association in South Sinai
South Sinai governorate has decided to impose fees worth up to EGP 20m on beaches of the hotels that overlook the sea, according to area of the beach at each hotel
160% increase in visitors to Abu Simbel since the beginning of 2017: Aboud
Tourist traffic coming from East Asian countries increased since the beginning of 2017, causing a surge in occupancy rates in Abu Simbel hotels
EgyptAir pens guiding prices for current season’s Umrah tours
The company did not price its tickets according to highest FX rates, but rather the average rate
Initial reconciliation between Flash Tour and the Ukranian company Join Up, sources
The reconciliation obliges the Ukrainian company to repay 65% of the value of the disputed amount, and repayment of the remaining amount in installments
ETA pens plan to attract tourists from central Europe, Asia, North Africa
Egypt can attract 700,000-800,000 tourists from these markets if coordination is established
CBE initiative set to rescue 50% of hotels nationwide
Initiative will consider promoting local industry by requiring 65% reliance on domestic products in replacement and renewal
Russian tourists return to boost Egypt’s tourism
Russian flights to Egypt resume in hopes of reviving Egyptian tourism and economy
TDA to offer bid requirements for implementation of Ras Sidr airport in March
Revenues of TDA amounted to EGP 555m the end of last month
Ministry of Tourism reconsiders proportion of new energy and renewable energy projects built on its territory: Emad Hassan
New and renewable energy in file stopped completely due to the difficulties facing investment in the field
Domestic tourism programmes for Egyptians will not continue during holidays: El-Demery
545 tour operators made use of the Egypt in Our Hearts initiative
Russian trips to Egypt will reactivate the tourism sector: El Zayat
There should be a study for supply and demand, lands should be offered according to this mechanism, sector needs should be determined
Egypt’s dues to foreign tourism companies reach $16m for promotional campaigns
Egypt spent total of $24m for tourism promotional campaigns, says Shoukry
Abu Simbel receives 11,000 visitors in January: director of Abu Simbel Antiquities
Aboud expects an increase in tourist traffic in Aswan in February, being the peak of the touristic season coinciding with European vacations
Tourism companies struggle to maintain vehicle fleet in 2016: chamber
The decline in investment in tourism transportation was not great during 2010, and it would have been able to recover in 2011 had the 25 January Revolution not taken place
Tourism Activation Authority invites companies, hotels to take part in ITB Berlin in March: tourism companies chamber
The fees to participate in the exhibition have not been changed by the organising administration, but pound’s flotation has lead to an increase in the fees on Egyptian companies which may prevent several from taking part as exhibitors
Tourism industry prepares 5 investment opportunities for upcoming ATM exhibition in Dubai
Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed called on the Tourism Activation Authority to be prepared to take part in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition in Dubai. The minster and ministry officials are to take part in the exhibition, according to an official at the ministry. The source said that the ministry will display and offer investment …