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GAFI develops solutions for Taba, Nuweiba development
The region has 70 hotels under construction, 28 of which are currently on hold
ETTA extends deadline for banks’ complaints to Tuesday
Tourism income dropped to $6.1billion in 2015, compared to $7.3bn during 2014
British Airways ‘indefinitely’ suspends flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
The company assures that “the safety and security of our customers will always be our top priority”
TDA to begin examining land bids by companies in July: TDA head
Land in Ras Sidr is the most sought after by investors, followed by the North Coast and the Red Sea
NBE secures EGP 30m of loans for Taba and Nuweiba resorts: member of Nuweiba-Taba Investors Association
NBE secures EGP 30m of loans for Taba and Nuweiba resorts: member of Nuweiba-Taba Investors Association
British Airways to resume flights to Sharm El-Sheikh mid-September
We are negotiating with the Egyptian government to double our flights to Egypt, says Barsoum
Halal tourism: a growing trend for Muslim travellers
Konya, Turkey hosted the second international halal tourism conference earlier this month
Tourism awaiting recovery after a two-year decline
Tourism revenue declined from $7.3bn in 2014 to $6.1bn in 2015 after the inflow of Russian, European tourists came to a halt
Our hotel worked just 20 days over a 5-months period: head of Tobya Tourism Investments
The majority of hotels still operating in Taba and Nuweiba are run by Egyptian companies
Taba and Nuweiba investors demand formation of crisis committee to face challenges: investors
Region has investments exceeding EGP 15b represented in list of hotels and resorts that are under construction
Construction work for last winter’s Taba flooding costs EGP 250m
Despite the recent rainfall, residents still suffer from a lack of fresh water needed for drinking and agriculture, says a local Bedouin
Safir Hotel considers 1,000 sqm expansion to meet demand
The company bought a hotel in Hurghada in 2013, with investments of EGP 150m
Travelport negotiates with EgyptAir to provide distribution, payment services for passengers: Alfy
The company achieved a net profit of $2.2bn last year and injected $830m worth of investments since 2012 to create new products
Tourism agencies must request hotel’s licence, insurance policy when booking for guests: Tourism Chamber
The decision aims to maintain the rights of tourism companies and the reputation of Egypt’s tourism
Emergency fund in Manpower Ministry offers subsidies to tourism workers: ETF official
The fund has specified conditions, such as establishments that achieve a surplus or profit have no right to obtain subsidies from the fund
In Pictures: Puyol visits Egypt to promote tourism
The legendary Spanish player Carles Puyol arrived to Cairo, where he was escorted by Al Ahram Beverages team on a tour to the Pyramids with his wife, and the Spanish media delegation. Photos handout from Al Ahram Beverages Company (ABC)
Nuweiba-Taba Investors Association launches conference to attract international, domestic tourism
Chairman of the Nuweiba-Taba Investors Association Samy Soliman the region will be the main gate to attracting international tourism to Egypt
A320 is the most secure aircraft model: Airbus
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus said in a statement that its A320 is the most secure aircraft model with 12,499 orders and 7,020 deliveries to date. The first A320 entered service in 1988. In April 2016, over 10m passengers travelled on board A320 models, with more than 2.5m passengers per day. To date, the entire fleet has …
Tourism Ministry warns projects less than 10% completed must adhere to construction timetable
167 projects have not stuck with the implementation timetable, representing 18% of the total development contracts, says an official
Egypt to offer 49m square metres of land to tourism investors within days: Tourism Development Authority CEO
In his interview with Daily News Egypt, Saad said that the government will offer a total of 49m square metres
2016 IBSF World Snooker Championship aims to boost tourism in Egypt
Kammah told Daily News Egypt that the target this year is to increase that number to reach 60 countries
Safir Hotels Group to acquire four hotels: Safir Cairo manager
In the first quarter of 2016, occupancy rates in Greater Cairo rose to 83% in hotels due to increased demand from tourists from Arab countries
King Salman’s bridge creates expectations of increased Gulf investments in tourism sector
Total investments in Egypt are estimated at EGP 68bn, but Arab investments only represent 3% of this, according to TDA
Tourists from North Africa cannot visit Egypt due to visa restrictions: Egyptian Travel Agencies Association chairperson
Egypt’s over-reliance on European tourism still lingers, while Arab tourists would be more profitable amid the current crisis
Tourism revenue expected to decline by 40% by December 2016: ETF chairman
Tourism revenues will fall to $3.5bn in 2016, compared to $6.1bn in 2015 due to the continued suspension of Russian and British flights to Egypt, says El-Zayat
If Russian, British flight suspensions continue, sector’s losses will be exacerbated: Hisham Ali
Russian and British tourism represent the largest influx to South Sinai resorts; until flights are restored the sector will continue to suffer huge losses, says head of South Sinai tourism association
Kuwaiti tourists spend $170 per night in Egypt on average: adviser to tourism minister
380,000 of 1.1 million tourists to Egypt were Arab in first quarter of 2016
Cairo Airport’s adoption of open-skies policy expected to generate $12bn annually: Yousry Abdel Wahab
We must look at how Dubai managed to increase its revenues by creating a first-class tourist community based on the concept of open skies, says head of private aviation federation
OHD to begin expansion of second El Gouna marina early 2017: GM
We still have a large portfolio of lands in the resort of 37m sqm, 14m meters utilised so far, says general manager of El Gouna
40% decline expected in diving tourism following sovereignty transfer of Sanafir, Tiran to Saudi Arabia: diving chamber official
Tourism sector losses will increase as more than 60% of diving centres and marine activities in the Sinai Peninsula closed during 2015