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Egyptian Tourism Authority prepares to participate in TT Warsaw exhibition in November: official
Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh obtain the lion’s share of the tourism movement coming from Poland and Germany
Helnan seeks to increase size of hotel investments in Egypt: chairperson
Two new hotels were added to the company’s management during the current tourism crisis in Egypt, which are Helnan Dreamland in 6th of October City and Landmark in Cairo
Al Nahar allocates EGP 40m for the development of 50% of its fleet beginning in 2017
We have contracted with Ghabbour to carry out necessary developments, says Abou Zeid
Egyptian Tourist Authority participates in TTG Rimini exhibition in Italy: official
The Italian government has not issued any warnings against citizens visiting Egypt; however, the number of Italian visitors declined in the past period
Progate to complete development of Mena Garden at cost of EGP 45m at end of October
Plans to start developing Mena House Hotel palace during the first quarter of 2017, says chairperson
Tourism Ministry turns to German TUI group to stimulate hotels to obtain green star
We seek to grant eco-green hotels booking priorities, says energy advisor
Only 503,000 tourists visited Egypt in August 2016: CAPMAS
The number of tourist arrivals from all countries reached 503,000 during August 2016 compared to 915,200 tourists during August 2015, a decrease of 45%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). CAPMAS stated in its monthly bulletin, issued this week, that the most important countries that influenced the rate of the …
Egypt’s tourism poised for recovery: Colliers International
Owing to market reorientation strategies, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia see gains ahead of the peak in the tourism season
Sharm El-Sheikh airport to receive first Air Cairo flight from Germany
The flight will arrive from Frankfurt, Germany with 170 passengers
Ministry of Tourism begins application of Accessible Tourism Project at new hotels
This project’s provisions for disabled people will double the number of guests in hotels, says Abu Ali
Parliament’s Tourism Committee concludes 1st legislative term with limited achievements
We did not have enough time to address more issues, says MP Amr Sedky
Lufthansa considers limiting sales of tickets to US dollars, credit cards from November
We are owed €15m by the government, which impacts our financial results, says Gueblaoui
Ritz-Carlton to open in Sharm El-Sheikh, Marriott to open sports hotel in Abu Dhabi
Tourists could spend five times as much in other Mediterranean countries to experience what Egypt has to offer, says Marriott International president
Top Resa exhibition an opportunity to revitalise French tourism to Egypt: Tourism Minister
France’s international travel and tourism trade fair IFTM Top Resa is taking place from 20-23 September
Hurghada hotels witness 80-90% occupancy during Eid Al-Adha: Fawzy
High demand on Hurghada over national holiday due to Arab, local tourism turnout at concerts and events organised by hotels, says marketing manager
5 new Hilton hotels in planning in Egypt
A hotel in Damietta and another near the Grand Egyptian Museum will be under the company’s management soon
Significant opportunities to boost occupancy in Marsa Alam in the coming period: Head of Tourism Investors Association
The demographics coming from the Gulf states has changed and Egypt must be prepared to welcome a larger share of the Arab market
Al-Kamal travel organises two trips to Dahab and Nuweiba
Investments to South Sinai amount to more than EGP 15bn, but every year the state misses out on millions of job opportunities that could have reduced the unemployment rate, according to Gad
Increase in hotel bookings over Eid Al-Adha holiday: tourism sector
Accommodation in Alexandria ranges from EGP 700-1,700 per night; this price increase is due to higher operation costs in the past period, especially food products
Helping Belgian businesses become ‘Chinese friendly’
Chinese tourists are increasingly adding Europe to their travel plans, and the Belgian region of Wallonia wants to get in on the action. A new certification label aims to help businesses appeal to Chinese sensibilities.
Decline in revenues and guest satisfaction in Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada hotels: Colliers International
Customer satisfaction declines in Sharm El-Sheikh; increases in Cairo, Alexandria
Tourism Investors Association in Red Sea demands Ministry of Tourism announce its marketing plan
The hotel capacity in the Red Sea area amounts to 69,000 rooms out of total 225,000 operational rooms in Egypt and represents about 45% of Egypt’s tourism income, according to Egyptian Hotel Association
Changes to timeshare system under discussion at Ministry of Tourism: Hotels Chamber officials
More than 70,000 under-construction accommodation units were expected to be marketed by the end of 2011, but the decline in tourist influx to Egypt is a setback, says official
41.9% decrease in tourist arrivals in July: CAPMAS
The number of tourists who travelled to Egypt in July was 529,200 tourists—a 41.9% decline year-over-year (y-o-y), compared to July 2015, according the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The agency explained in its monthly bulletin on the tourism sector, issued on Monday, that the low number of tourists who travelled to Egypt …
Private sector looks to boost tourism to Luxor, Aswan
Studies are being carried out to see what markets would be best to target in order to increase the number of tourists in the area
Nesma Airlines plans to increase its fleet, launch 5 new airlines
We plan to expand into Kuwait and the UAE before the end of 2016, says chairperson
75% increase in infringement on Egyptian monuments in Greece: Ministry of Religious Endowments
The Egyptian government has a resolution stating that these properties are registered under its name in 1984; Greek government cooperated to remove infringements
Domestic tourism saved Sharm El-Sheikh’s hotels from closure, increased occupancy to 75%: Aurora Hospitality Management regional manager
The company runs 4 hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh and Marsa Alam, and is looking to operate hotels in the North Coast and Ain Sokhna, says Ali Saudi
Paris tourism takes serious hit after terror attacks
The number of tourists visiting the Paris region has gone down markedly in the past six months as many travelers have stayed away in fear of more terror attacks. Officials bemoaned the loss of revenue.
Visa hopes tourism will increase 35% globally by 2025
Study estimates families travelling internationally to surpass 280 million, spend on average $5,300 by 2025