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3 additional medical teams deployed at Luxor Airport for Avenue of Sphinxes reopening
In accordance with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to increase the number of quarantine workers in all entry points to the country, Abdel Ghaffar inspected on Tuesday the quarantine at Luxor International Airport, in order to follow up the implementation of the medical insurance plan for the activities of the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Health Ministry ready to medically secure ‘Rams Road’ reopening
Abdel Ghaffar inspects medical services in vicinity of Rams Road
Tourism Minister follows up on latest preparations for ‘Rams Road’ reopening
The event aims at promoting Luxor’s tourism and highlighting the diversity of the city.
Tourism Promotion Board reviews preparations for USTOA annual conference 2021
The meeting addressed the latest developments in the participation of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) annual conference 2021, which will be held from 7 to 10 December in San Diego, California, USA.
Egypt, Indonesia discuss enhancing cooperation in tourism, antiquities fields
Indonesia’s Ambassador praises strict precautionary measures applied at Egyptian archaeological sites, museums
Al-Sisi follows up on Grand Egyptian Museum project progress
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enany reviewed the latest preparations to organize the major promotional event for Luxor governorate, which will witness the unveiling of the “Road of Rams”.
Egypt, Russia discuss ways to enhance cooperation in tourism, archeological fields
The meeting was also attended by Ambassador Dalia Abdel Fattah, General Supervisor of the General Department of International Relations and Agreements at the Ministry.
Tourism Minister instructs completion of Greco-Roman Museum restoration on schedule
This came during a meeting held by the Minister to follow up on the latest developments of the project in preparation for its opening during the coming period.
UNWTO, Instagram partner to help destinations recover and rediscover
The partnership aims to help destinations and businesses harness the power of digital and visual storytelling to reach new audiences and return to growth.
Twinning agreement between Luxor, Petra to exchange databases, attract tourism: Official
This deal is first fruit of announcing Luxor as open museum, says Mohamed Osman
Egypt thwarts attempt to smuggle 13 archaeological manuscripts at Cairo Airport
Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said that a committee of specialized archaeologists was formed to examine the archaeological manuscripts.
Opinion| Message of international peace from Egypt 3300 years ago
The Karnak Temple in Luxor overwhelms the visitors with its exceptional scale and historic value. I am one of those admirers of this world heritage. But for a diplomat coming from Japan, it was most striking to find its walls containing the inscriptions of the oldest peace treaty in the world, the treaty of Kadesh.
Japan grants ‘Rising Sun’ Order to Egypt’s Tourism Minister, renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass
Both have worked for the past few years to strengthen the archaeological relationship between Japan and Egypt. This has come through the Japanese participation in the Grand Egyptian Museum project. In addition to their role in encouraging Japanese archaeological work at many sites including: Giza, Abusir, Dashur, and Luxor.
Egypt unearths tomb of King Ramses II-era chief treasurer in Saqqara
Ptah-M-Wia was also chief supervisor of livestock, divine offerings at Temple of Ramses II in Thebes
Prime Minister visits Egypt’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
More than 150,000 people visited Egyptian pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai so far, says Trade Minister
EgyptAir launches first flights between Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor after a 6-year hiatus
This trip will continue to operate once a week at EGP 1,800 unified roundtrip ticket price
Egypt participates in the “Future of World Tourism” summit in Spain
Starting from Wednesday, Egypt operated new flight route linking Sharm El-Sheikh, Luxor at an affordable price, says Ghada Shalaby
Egypt’s Tourism Minister follows up on preparations for major celebration in Luxor
Egypt has been preparing for a huge celebration to promote Luxor city as a major tourist destination.
Archaeological mission discovers amphoras from Byzantine era in Luxor
Artefacts were found in site of Andraos Palace which has been demolished recently
Hassan Allam alliance awarded visitor services operation at GEM’s first commercial zone
Two more commercials zones to be launched at GEM in coming days
EU ambassadors visit Al-Maridani Mosque after 1st restoration phase
Restoration project was funded by EU grant of €1.2m over 39 months
Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass inspects Hellenistic-era city discovered in Italy’s Palermo
Palermo’s Mayor praises archaeological boom taking place in Egypt
Egypt prepares for huge celebration to promote Luxor as open museum city
PM Madbouly inspected Karnak Temple ahead of Rams Road reopening
Tourism Minister follows up on preparations for Avenue of Sphinxes reopening after restoration
Pictures of kings who contributed to building Avenue of Sphinxes will be displayed during reopening ceremony
Sharm El-Sheikh receives 1st direct British flight after UK removes Egypt from travel ‘Red List’
All precautionary and preventive measures remain in place
Egypt inaugurates temporary archaeological exhibition at Luxor Museum
Exhibition features 747 artefacts that shed light on ancient Egyptian ornaments
Egypt wins best participation award in International Tourism Exhibition UITM
UITM was held in Ukrainian capital, Kiev
Tourist flow to Egypt to recover by autumn 2022, peak in next 2 years: Tourism Federation ex-chief
Egypt tourism to regain 70% of pre-COVID-19 level by October 2021, unless new virus variants emerge: Ehab Abdel Aal
Egypt, South Korea to activate sistership agreement between Alexandria, Incheon cities
Korea also discusses enhancing cooperation with Alexandria Port Authority
Egyptian government discusses ways to enhance incoming tourist movement from Ukraine
Khaled El-Anany, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, has met with Ayman El-Gamal, Egypt’s Ambassador to Ukraine, to discuss ways of enhancing tourist movement to Egypt from Ukraine in the coming period, especially during winter. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Minister for Tourism Affairs, the Assistant Minister for Technical Affairs, and the …