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Latest in Tag: tourists
732,700 tourists visited Egypt in September
The number of tourists who visited Egypt reached 732,700 in September, compared to 819,600 who came in August, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). CAPMAS noted that the number of tourists who visited Egypt during the period from September 2016 until the same month of 2017 revealed an increase in …
Average expenditure of tourists increased by 7.5% to $88.20
The average expenditure of tourists coming to Egyptian destinations increased to reach $88.20 during the first half of this year. The sub-accounts unit of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism said that the average expenditure increased by 7.5% ($6.2) this year from $82 in the same half last year. Sources told Daily News Egypt that the …
Italian tourist beats, kills Egyptian engineer in Marsa AlamÂ
The tourist was arrested and handed over to Marsa Alam`s police officersÂ
Suspect of killing Hurghada tourists hospitalised for psychiatric evaluation
Three female tourists, two Germans and a Czech, were stabbed to death in the resort city
Egypt’s citadels planned to creatively attract tourists
Red Sea’s Ottoman citadel to be opened to public while Salah Al-Din’s hosts “Culturama”
Egypt aims to attract 10 million tourists by year end: official
The expected revenues for the current fiscal year are estimated at $7.8bn, compared to $4.8bn last year, a growth of %62.5. The revenues are expected to reach $28.4bn in FY 2019/20
Higher National Security Prosecution investigates Hurghada attack, Germany confirms 2 nationals killed
Suspect deported to Cairo, motive undeclared by authorities
Germany confirms killing of two nationals in Hurghada stabbing
Two female German tourists were killed in an attack on a beach resort Friday in Hurghada. The German embassy in Cairo has quoted its foreign ministry in a statement on Saturday morning confirming that the two victims were German nationals. The embassy further stated that its representatives were present at the crime scene. A man …
Cairo hotel prices increased by 30% amid Arab tourist increaseÂ
All operating inputs have seen a doubling in prices following the flotation of the pound
Egypt needs huge investments and 10 million tourists
During my participation in the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, I have seen and heard many things that I have heard before, but the vital question here is: how could we activate the strategic relationship between Egypt and China? I think the relations of the two countries are weird. A senior Egyptian official …
Sound and Light Company negotiates with Chinese investor to establish tourist project in Hurghada: El Shazly
Company’s losses last year reached EGP 19m, losses expected to decline by the end of FY to EGP 13m
Egyptian airports showed 22.9% less traffic in 2016: EACÂ
Between 2007–2016, 2010 witnessed the highest traffic with around 40.2 million passengers
Increasing tourist movement to Egypt raises demand on Pyramid Sound and Light show
Losses of current fiscal year expected to decline from EGP 19m to EGP 13m, according to Al Shazly
Egypt lost 98% of tourists visiting archaeological sites within 6 years: Itta ToursÂ
Spending rate for tourists visiting archaeological sites is roughly €900
Blue Sky Travel brought 450,000 tourists in 2016, a drop of 20%
We hope 2017 will see better inflows compared to 2016, says El Shaer
ETA pens plan to attract tourists from central Europe, Asia, North Africa
Egypt can attract 700,000-800,000 tourists from these markets if coordination is established
Thailand extends free tourist visas
The Thai cabinet has extended its free tourist visa programme to 21 countries until the end of August to boost tourist arrivals. The stimulus measure came after waning tourist arrivals, especially from China.The free tourist visa programme waives the 1,000-baht (28.50-dollar) fee for applications abroad and halves the visa on arrival to 1,000 baht. The …
Myanmar may ban tourists from climbing on ancient temples
Tourists in Myanmar may soon be banned from climbing temples in the tourist hotspot of Bagan, following criticism of the popular holiday pastime from the country’s de-facto leader Aung San Suui Kyi on Wednesday.”Visitors watching on top of ancient pagodas will have a negative impact on the long-term sustainability. That is why we need to …
Indonesia intends to attract tourists from the Middle East
The Indonesian tourism authority of Yogyakarta, affiliated to the Indonesian ministry of tourism, is intending to promote tourism to the city in the Middle East, especially Egypt, at the beginning of 2017. To achieve this plan, the authority is waiting for the approval of the city’s governor. The plan includes visiting Middle Eastern countries and showcasing …
506,200 tourists visited Egypt in October: CAPMAS
The number of tourist arrivals from all countries reached 506,200 in October, compared to 909,400 tourists during the same month in 2015, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). CAPMAS stated in its monthly bulletin this week that most tourists came from Western Europe in October, comprising 36% of tourists from …
FTI to rank first among companies most beneficial to tourists by year’s end: Samih Sawiris
Orascom resorted to foreign investments over the past period due to the 2 exchange rates in the market Â
68.4% decline in tourism revenues in Egypt during first 9 months of 2016: UNWTO report
Saudi Arabia crowns the list of top tourist destinations in Arab countries, followed by Morocco, the UAE, Egypt, and Tunisia
Germans, Ukrainians to top winter tourist arrivals to Egypt: investors
Advertising campaign in Germany is broadcast across 9 TV channels, besides outdoor and digital advertisements
Mövenpick Aswan completes marketing plan for attracting tourists this winter season: director of sales and marketing
The winter programme was created in cooperation with Misr Travel and the Egyptian National Railways with the overall goal of boosting tourism amid the current crisis
Only 503,000 tourists visited Egypt in August 2016: CAPMAS
The number of tourist arrivals from all countries reached 503,000 during August 2016 compared to 915,200 tourists during August 2015, a decrease of 45%, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS). CAPMAS stated in its monthly bulletin, issued this week, that the most important countries that influenced the rate of the …
51% decline in number of inbound tourists to Egypt in H1 2016: CAPMAS
The number of inbound tourists to Egypt during the first half (H1) of 2016 has declined by 51.2% year-over-year, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). In a report issued on Monday, the agency said that 2.3 million inbound tourists were recorded during the first six months of 2016, compared to …
Helping Belgian businesses become ‘Chinese friendly’
Chinese tourists are increasingly adding Europe to their travel plans, and the Belgian region of Wallonia wants to get in on the action. A new certification label aims to help businesses appeal to Chinese sensibilities.
Changes to timeshare system under discussion at Ministry of Tourism: Hotels Chamber officials
More than 70,000 under-construction accommodation units were expected to be marketed by the end of 2011, but the decline in tourist influx to Egypt is a setback, says official
22 Chinese tourists injured in Luxor hot air balloon
The tourists sustained minor injuries following the emergency landing, say officials
220 hotels shut down as occupancy collapses in tourist areas
Fifty-four hotels have shut their doors in Sharm El-Sheikh, while 34 have closed in Hurghada