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Summer fun in the city: Nine things to do around Cairo
Cairo has a lot to offer on summer days, so here are few activities to offer fun in the sun, even when city-bound.
HEPCA, from diving to development
Egyptian NGO protects the resources of and around the Red Sea
Saraya: Dining with taste
Perhaps only a handful of places in Cairo can hope to match Saraya’s décor, service and quality
Roy’s Country Kitchen: An American dining experience in Cairo
Roy’s Country Kitchen provides a great atmosphere for a good dining experience.
El Kababgy: Authentic Egyptian cuisine along the Nile
The 25 year old restaurant, recently renewed by Sofitel Al-Gezira, serves one of the best charcoal-grilled meals in town
Tourism in the news: Travel warnings prevent increase in American and Israeli tourists
Occupancy rates of floating hotels in the Nile have failed to exceed 30% due to failed security measures
Tourism in the news: Renovated Nasser museum opens in Port Said
Nasser Museum hopes to become a major tourist attraction.
Dahab – a gold mine of activity and relaxation
A seaside town providing for all your holiday needs
Tourism in the news: Zazua: Tourism is not dead, but has been ill
Tourism, Antiquities and the Hotels Chamber sign a memorandum to support construction of the third stage of development of the Egyptian museum
Tourism in the news: Egypt’s electricity crisis threatens to leave tourism sector in the dark
Hotels expect losses due to electricity cuts this summer due to damage to equipment and expensive alternatives
Tourism in the news: Taxing takes toll on tourism
Additional earnings losses of up to 20% are expected for hotels by November
The spiritual journey to Mecca
Every year millions of Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia to visit the cities of Mecca and Medina. The visit to the holy places that lay at the centre of the Muslim faith is a highlight in their spiritual life.
Exquisite Asian dining in the Buddha Bar
A variety of delectable Asian dishes is served in one of Cairo’s landmark hotels
Five-star Japanese experience at Torii
“the gateway to sushi and self-discovery”
Great Moroccan food by the Nile in La Palmeraie
If you have never had Moroccan food before, dining out in La Palmeraie is a good place to start
Following the trail of inspiration
Omar Samra shares what drives him and inspires others
From rock to lake
A weekend drive near Fayoum spanning 230 km of desert and 30 million years of history
Tourism in the news: $60,000 in daily losses for hot air balloon companies in Luxor
The recent hot air balloon accident forced the government to halt its services
Tourism in the news: Joint Kuwaiti-Egyptian investment forum set to take place in Marsa Alam
Kuwaiti Arab Development Fund a prominent attendee
Tourism in the news: African Cinema Festival in Luxor has Ministry of Tourism support
Magdi Salim, president of Egypt’s Internal Tourism Sector, stated that the second annual African Film Festival in Luxor is set to begin midway through next month. The festival aims to put Egyptian cinema on display for promotional purposes in other African countries in an attempt to attract new audiences and tourists into the country. Thirty …
Tourism in the news: Egypt and Iran sign a cooperation agreement for tourism
Both sides agreed to host tourist exchange programs through private tourist companies and travel agents
Tourism in the news: Giza signs tourist development protocols for Bahariya oasis
The governorate of Giza recently signed a cooperation protocol with the Public Authority for Tourist Development to study and review strategic plans for tourist development services in the Bahariya oasis region. The protocol aims to identify ways to promote the region as a promising development area to private sector investors. Ali Abd al-Rahman, the governor …
Tourism in the news: € 1.8m grant given to Egypt’s Hotels Chamber to support environmental management systems program
Egypt’s Hotels Chamber recently received a €1.8m grant from the European Union as part of the latter’s pledge to fund its Environmental Management Systems and Sustainable Tourism Program for hotel facilities and resorts in the Mediterranean Sea basin. Hala Khatib, general secretary of the Hotels Chamber, said the grant will be used to train workers …
Tourism in the news: Egypt Air set to cancel two weekly flights to New York beginning next month
Flights would be cancelled until the demand for flights picks up
Hotel Dining: Maharaja restaurant
Maharaja restaurant: authentically Indian
Hotel Dining: Fresh and flavourful sushi at the Fairmont
Saki offers a relaxing experience and delicious sushi, something Heliopolis residents have been craving for some time
Hotel Dining: A dose of curry
Sherlock Holmes restaurant offers an Indian food promotion every Thursday
Aswan: A city of charm
Discovering some of Aswan’s greatest temples, relaxation and shopping spots
Turkish Airlines adds Red Sea resorts to their destinations
Turkish Airlines’s recent addition of Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh as new flight destinations is a good example of faith in Egypt
Tourism in the news: Tourism pays the price for violence
Egypt’s economy relies heavily on its tourism sector that has been struggling to survive since the uprising of 25 January and subsequent events in the country. Once a month DNE rounds up the most significant news relating to tourism to give you an overview of the efforts that are being made to bring tourists back to the country.