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Egypt ranked 83rd out of 141 in tourism competitiveness: WEF
The UAE managed to go up from 30th place in the 2011’s index to 28th in the 2013’s index. In this year’s index it jumped four places to reach 24th place.
Tourism workers anticipate cancellation of 70% of Christmas bookings
Plans to increase focus on European markets that have not issued travel warnings to Egypt
Promotional campaigns to launch in Arab, local markets in November
Agreements were made regarding Arab and domestic tourism to avoid repercussions of Europe suspending flights to Egypt, says Mahmoud
Tourism in Egypt suffers after several tragedies
Suspicion that plane crashed as a result of external forces threatens the tourism market
Tourism movement to Egypt not affected by Russian plane crash: Tourism Authority head
Opinions predicted tourism will decline more than 20% in 2015 because of decrease in price of rouble
Tourism ministry to participate in international exhibitions in FY 2015/2016
Exhibitions to take place in Poland at the end of November, Vienna by mid-January, and Istanbul at the end of January, among others
Egypt launches tourism promotion campaign at WTM exhibition in London
Ministries of Tourism and of Foreign Affairs will coordinate with Egyptian ambassador in Russia to meet with tour operators by end of this week
Ferry strike in Greece
Seafarers are going on strike in Greece during the first week of November. This will also affect tourists who want to use a ferry. Further strikes could disrupt services in other tourism sectors too. Dockworkers and sailors plan to strike starting on Monday November 2 at 5 a.m. for 48 hours. This was announced by …
Tourism sector optimistic on launch of Egypt’s promotional campaign: Investors
JWT was contracted to implement a $68m promotional campaign
Investor considers closing 2 hotels in Marsa Allam, due to losses
Occupancy rates declined significantly in the past four years due to political circumstances, says Deputy Chairman of Tourism Investors Association
Tourism is booming in Cuba
The thaw in relations between the US and Cuba has led to a marked increase in tourists visiting the country. The number of foreign tourists visiting Cuba has increased considerably. In the first nine months of this year, there was an 18 percent increase of tourists compared to 2014, according to the latest figures reported …
GAFI to receive land pricing mechanisms from TDA: Tourism ministry official
Documents include maps, technical studies of development and description of projects in each region
Egypt to launch tourism promotion campaign next Saturday
We will implement a short-term plan to improve tourist traffic during the current year, and we are targeting $10bn in 2016, says tourism minister
Egyptian tourism to Slovenia increases in 2015: Miškova
Miškova hopes the number of Egyptians visiting Slovenia will increase since the country, despite being small, has many things to offer.
Tourism sector is optimistic about CBE’s new governor: Marsa Alam investor
Tarek Amer’s appointment will have a great impact on tourism sector, as he believes in the sector
Tourism sector to receive North Coast pricing rules within days: Minister
The authority had signed investment agreements worth EGP 12bn with Saudi and UAE investors to establish tourism projects in the region.
Preparations underway to promote Egyptian tourism in conferences
Promotional hash-tag on all government websites to intensify marketing
5 must-read books to travel around the world
In the lead-up to the Frankfurt Book Fair, DW’s Sabine Peschel has compiled a list of essential reads that go way beyond the touristic postcard, documenting social and political transformations abroad. Chigozie Obioma: ‘The Fisherman’ Welcome to the Nigerian town of Akure. The Omi-Ala was once a clean river, worshipped by the inhabitants of Akure …
MHOT’s general assembly ratifies EGP 32.15m in losses
The Ministry of Tourism hopes to boost the number of tourists to 10 million tourists by the end of this year.
Food prices’ inflation hinders hotels’ efforts to enhance services: Tourism workers
The first week of October witnessed a peak in operating costs, especially due to the increase in food prices
Increase in tourism supports real estate growth: Lamudi report
Tourists’ arrival increases demand for new developments
September growth in operating costs depletes hotel revenues
Some hotels resort to closing some of their rooms in an attempt to decrease operating costs
Tourism companies consider increasing insurance coverage for pilgrims: ETAA official
Family of each deceased person to receive compensation worth EGP 20,000, badly injured pilgrims to receives 50% of the value
JWT to launch tourism promotion campaign in London: Ministry sources
Company will focus on increasing private travel flows to areas that suffer a decline in tourism, such as Luxor and Aswan
Hotel occupancy stabilises in Red Sea, South Sinai hotels
Ministry of Tourism set to launch campaign in European countries by end of October
Zaazou follows up on tourism woes in Luxor visit: Ministry official
Minister’s visit aims to coordinate with Egyptian Travel Agents Association and Chamber of Hotels before October launch of tourism promotion campaign
Intensify communication with foreign travel agencies, invite them to visit Egypt: Zaazou
Egypt’s tourism income reaches $4bn in first seven months of 2015, Tourism Ministry aims for $8bn by end of 2015
8.2% increase in tourism during H1 of 2015
Tourists totaled 4.8m during the first six months of the year
Hotel occupancy rates increase in Cairo, coastal areas during Eid Al-Adha: Tourism workers
Ain Sokhna and Alexandria have highest occupancy rate during Eid season, compared to inland areas, as they are cheaper and closer to Cairo
Marsa Allam hotel manager suspended for allowing distribution of donations flyers
Nomination of a new head to follow