Latest in Tag: Sharm El Sheikh Highlight
Latest in Tag: Sharm El Sheikh
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
Sports may be the path to boosting tourism in Egypt
The Arab Club Water Polo Championship will be held at the Heliopolis Sporting Club (HSC) in Cairo on 25 April, head of the water polo division in Egypt, Ahmed Haroun Touny, informed Daily News Egypt previously
Tourism Fund adopts plan to encourage charter flights in Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh: Ministry of Tourism
Required occupancy ratios decreased to provide incentives for flights coming to Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada airports due to decline in tourist influx
Egypt to provide military training for 1,000 CEN-SAD military cadres
Egyptian Minister of Defence Sedki Sobhi presented the “Sharm El-Sheikh Agreement” at the conclusion of the fifth Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) on Tuesday.
Egypt willing to cooperate, share intelligence with African countries to combat terrorism: defence minister
27 ministers of defence assemble in Egypt for fifth summit of CEN-SAD countries
1 year after EEDC: What has been achieved?
Questions have been raised over the purported success of the conference, as following up on investment pledges haven’t been announced periodically
Russia mulls resuming direct flights to Egypt
Russia’s top diplomat has announced Moscow’s intentions to resume flights to Egypt after 2015’s aviation tragedy. Metrojet, the downed aircraft’s operator, was banned from undertaking domestic and international flights.
German security experts complete inspection of Hurghada airport
The delegation also reviewed security in Sharm El-Sheikh and Marsa Alam airports
German experts to review security in Egyptian airports
Egypt is applying the maximum safety standards and welcomes any cooperation to improve security in Egyptian airports, says minister
‘British Monarch’ is extending cancellation of flights to Sharm El Sheikh to 18 April 2016
British Monarch is committed to working with security services and the Egyptian government to ensure the safety of its customers who wish to travel to Sharm El-Sheikh and it remains their objective to resume a flying programme once an approval is granted
Egyptian kata female’s team wins 2016 Karate1 Premier League celebrated in Sharm El-Sheikh
Celebrating such a prestigious league in the Egyptian touristic city of Sharm El-Sheikh is very significant for tourism to recover its reputation and prove the country is a safe place that can host important sports events
Sharm El-Sheikh will host Arab Tourism Forum mid-March: Chairman of Tourism Activation Authority
Tourism Activation Authority carried out action plan over past 2 years in Gulf market resulting in growth of more than 20%
EasyJet to resume flights to Sharm El-Sheikh early May: Official Tourism Ministry
Control Risks in charge of airport security review will conclude evaluation process for Marsa Alam and Sharm El-Sheikh airports on 28 April
Voice recorder from Russian plane to be sent to Germany for spectral analysis
The wreckage of the crashed Russian plane was moved to Cairo airport this week for further studying
Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian ministers to meet in Sharm El-Sheikh late February
Negotiations between the countries in Khartoum were “positive”, says El-Moghazy
Influx of tourists to Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada expected to decline: Colliers
Tourism is expected to grow in Cairo and Alexandria, according to the report
Expectations of decline in profits of HOTAC by 30% by end of FY 2015/2016: Chairwoman
Despite profits decline in FY 2015/2016 , this will not impact company’s investment plan and development of its assets to maximise revenues
Promoting tourism in Sharm El-Sheikh needs unconventional solutions, ideas: El-Kosayer
Efforts exerted by different state entities to promote tourism in the city still not enough
Medium-term recovery expected in Sharm El-Sheikh: Colliers
Occupancy to reach 36% in February and March in Sharm El-Sheikh
EGP 6bn losses in tourism sector in Sharm El-Sheikh in 3 months: South Sinai Governor
Governor of South Sinai Major General Khaled Fouda said the tourism sector in Sharm El Sheikh recorded losses of EGP 6bn over the past three months
$3.3tn of Arab banking sector assets by end of September 2015: Barakat
Only 8% of total financing in Arab banks goes to SMEs
Tourism raises the white flag
The Ministry of Antiquities’ debts to the Ministry of Finance and contracting companies were reported at EGP 4bn in mid-December 2015 compared to the close of 2014 when the debt was reported at EGP 3.7bn.
Travco will launch charter flights to Egyptian cities in March
Travco’s Dubai organised charter flights to Sharm El-Sheikh last week
Colliers predicts continued decline in tourism for Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada
An increase of occupancy in Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurgada basically depends on reinitiating Russian and British flights
Global hotel project on 250,000m square in Sharm El-Sheikh has investment of EGP 2.4bn
Improving infrastructure of hotels and increasing their efficiency is “necessary” at times of low tourism rates, says Salman
Russian plane crash affected demand for accommodation in Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh: Colliers International
“Flights were cancelled after tragic plane crash, Sharm El-Sheikh relies on domestic demand in short term but tourism expected to increase: Report
6 major tourism companies partake in ‘Egypt is in Our Hearts’ programme: ETAA
Programme to be suspend during winter break, which is when we need most support, says ETAA member in Luxor, Aswan
$30m direct monthly losses in Sharm El-Sheikh due to UK, Russian flight bans: Al-Zayat
Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou estimated monthly losses due to European flight ban at EGP 2.2bn, besides EGP 1bn indirect losses
EgyptAir considers direct flights from Gulf to Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada in January 2016
1.6m Arab tourists visited Egypt last year, accounting for $1.5bn of $7.3bn tourism revenue
Estonians visits to Sharm El-Sheikh still on hold
Tourists from Baltic nation are still visiting Hurghada