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Tourism Ministry to undertake promotional campaign in Netherlands, Belgium
Campaign will meet major media in both countries, while preparations are undertaken for another campaign later this year in the US and South America
Mexican tourists’ deaths in Bahariya Oasis furthers tourism worries: Ministry Officials
Tourism experts think accident will have very negative effects on the flow of tourism to the region and the recovery opportunities,
State, banks should strongly support tourism sector in current period: Tourism Investors Association head
Operating costs have risen at rates ranging from 15% to 25%
Despite 4-year tourism crisis, sector could still recover: Experts
Egyptian tourism can provide 200,000 jobs per year by attracting 1 million tourists annually, which increases its ability to move Egyptian economy towards growth
Cultural tourism declines against coastal tourism in Egypt
Over the past year, Egypt’s tourism industry brought in $7.3bn and 9.9 million tourists, compared to the $5.9bn in 2013.
EGOTH prioritises investing in company’s assets in FY 2015/2015: Chairman
Last year was difficult, but we managed to take advantage of the company’s assets and turn to profitability, says Samir Hassan
Europe is more accessible for Egyptian tourists
Destination 31-Explore Earth Company started to focus on countries that are not popular among Arab tourists
Shezlong for Psychotherapy in negotiations with 6 foreign psychotherapists in overseas expansion bid
We seek negotiations with investors in exchange for share in company, says CEO
International marketing campaign for Egypt’s tourism necessary step: ETF Chairman
International promotion company will be selected Thursday to promote Egypt’s tourism to 26 foreign markets
Figures for tourist arrivals inch up 4.4% YoY: CAPMAS
Libyan tourists take largest share among visiting Middle Eastern tourists, agency highlighted
Tourism sector aims to increase number of French tourists to 500,000 by end of 2015: Ministry official
French tourists were the most frequent visitors of monumental sites in southern Egypt
Foreign offices to promote New Suez Canal Axis project: Tourism minister
Egyptian tourism income increased to $3.3bn from January to June versus $3.2bn in the same period last year
22% decline in expected tourism revenues end of FY 2014/2015: Tourism official
Tourism revenues registered $7.8bn last year, with 22% decline from ministry’s target, estimated at $10bn
20 Marsa Alam hotels close in last 3 months: Tourism Investors Association Chairman
Area has few Egyptian visitors, especially due to expensive plane tickets, exceeding EGP 1,500 per person
South Sinai Investors’ Association Chairman calls on government to intervene regarding hotel pricing
Despite hardships in the sector over the past four years, it is still working and gaining experience in dealing with crises, says Hesham Ali
Ministry of Tourism must hold intensive meeting through ‘crisis room’: Former TAA head
There will be a major decline in reservation rates of the winter season, yearlong tourism flow
Occupancies in Alexandria will increase to 100% during the Eid holidays
Alexandria, North Coast and Ain Sokhna have most occupancies benefiting from transportation networks
Germania and FTI to launch 4 direct weekly flights between Germany and Luxor
Efforts exerted abroad to promote Egyptian tourism, maintain incentives for charter flights to Luxor and Aswan international airports
Egyptians frequently travel during Eid holidays
Travellers mostly head to European countries and Saudi Arabia, whereas Hurghada is the most desirable place in Egypt
EGP’s devaluation will not positively affect travel flow to Egypt: Tourism experts
Dollar increase against EGP leads to increase in food prices
Ministry of Tourism sets cost of participating in 3 international exhibitions at €2,500: ETAA
The three exhibitions will be held in Germany, Russia, and Spain, since 72% of the annual tourist flow to Egypt is from Europe
Tourism Ministry extends Ras Sedr project regularisation to 2016: Tourism Official
Ras Sedr includes seven sectors and 59 projects covering 25.9m sqm, number of tourist housing units reaches 15,000
Islamic monuments in Khalifa region restored through donations
AtharLina initiative works on conservation of Shajar Al-Durr Dome, Mashhad El-Sayeda Roqia, shrines of Ateqa and Jaafri by year-end, says Al-Ibrashy
Ramadani tourism events in historic, non-historic places in Egypt
Tourism during holy month includes historic tours, breaking fast meals, tanoura and religious chanting shows
Misr Insurance pays EGP 127.5m in compensation for Taba Heights torrent damages
By Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi and Mohamed Azab Misr Insurance Company has paid EGP 127.5m in total compensation to Orascom Hotels & Development Company for the material damage suffered by the latter’s hotels in the Taba Heights resort. The damage were the result of strong torrents witnessed by Taba, South Sinai, during May 2014, according to …
Domestic tourism programme to visit Taba, Nuweiba stops in Ramadan: Sulaiman
Primary approval given to extend programme until end of September, which raises hotel and compound occupancies
Hotels launch offers to attract Egyptians during Eid Al-Fitr holiday
Hotels in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan have least occupancies during Eid, as Egyptians prefer coastal areas
Tourism Federation requests activation of Supreme Tourism Council to face problems : Board members
Ministries will not issue conflicting decisions that harm the sector if council is activated
28% YoY decline expected in Luxor hotel room revenues: Colliers International
Medium-term tourism in Luxor sees a hit after recent militant attack
Government’s charter airline incentives raise hotel occupancies in 4 tourist areas: ETAA members
Decision targets increasing bookings for winter season in Luxor, Aswan, and Taba, and in summer for Marsa Matruh