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Egypt targets 20% growth in tourist numbers by end of 2015: Minister of Tourism
Tourism ministry targets 12 million tourists during next year within ministry’s recovery framework
No new tourism licences to companies: Tourism minister
300% increase in the number of Gulf tourists during the third quarter of 2014
Tourism ministry aims for 1 million British tourists by year’s end: Official
Efforts have been stepped up to attract 1 million tourists from Britain this year through a presence in the World Travel Market
Tourists killed in Beni Suef collision
Ten people were killed and approximately 30 others injured, including tourists, in a collision between a truck and a tourist bus on Tuesday in the Beni Suef governorate, the interior ministry said in a statement. The bus, owned by a tourist company in the Upper Egyptian governorate of Qena, had 46 people on board when …
Euromoney Conference: Egypt eyes more southeast Asian, Gulf tourists
The Egyptian Tourist Authority (ETA) seeks to attract more tourists from Asian and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) as visitors from these countries have largely stayed away since the 25 January Revolution due to political unrest. The authority will focus on Chinese and Indian markets as they represent two of the world’s fastest growing economies. …
20.7% decrease in tourist arrivals during May: CAPMAS
Foreign tourists arrivals not expected to increase during the current year, Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Federation Elhamy El-Zayat
Tourism industry to remain unaffected by subsidy cuts: Experts
The number of tourists in 2013 was 10.6 million, a reduction of 16.7% on 2012. The total number of nights spent by tourists also declined to a drop of 27.9% from the same period during 2013.
Egypt must earn back its tourists
By Alexander Liddington-Cox Egypt’s tourism industry is in pain and travel warnings from foreign governments seem a fair scapegoat for their sufferings. But these warnings are reasonable responses to continuing security threats that are again embracing tourists. It’s up to the winner of this month’s presidential election, not foreign governments, to make the case that it’s …
Global tourism industry emerges from downturn
Holidaymakers are spending more on their vacations, going for higher-quality or more frequent trips abroad.
Tourism minister to attend world’s largest tourism convention
Hisham Zaazou hopes to clarify Egypt’s security situation and encourage tourists to return
World tourist numbers surge to nearly 1.1 billion
The decrease in number of tourists in Egypt led to increase in other destinations
Committee on condition of pyramids announced
Minister of State for Antiquities Ahmed Eissa says committee will confront worsening conditions near the Giza Pyramids
Cairo, a city of runners
Cairo Runners organise Cairo’s first half marathon
Two Tourists kidnapped in South Sinai
A Norwegian and an Israeli were kidnapped by masked gunmen in Dahab, South Sinai
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: 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: 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
In Pictures: Balloon crash 18 killed, 3 injured
Tourists from France, UK, Japan, Honk Kong and Hungary involved in a hot air balloon crash near Luxor
Balloon crash: 18 killed, 3 injured
Citizens of France, UK, Japan and Hong Kong aboard hot air balloon that caught fire near Luxor
Camel races in the desert
Tribes celebrate H’jen Festival for the revival of tourism
Zaazou announces strategy to boost tourism
Tourism ministry to undertake joint advertising campaigns with foreign countries and will launch a new campaign on Google
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.
Tourism in the news: Commission to audit Tourist facilities and quarries in the Red Sea
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.
Tourism in the news: 14 Qatari companies consider tourism investment opportunities in Egypt
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.
Tourism in the news: EgyptAir signs cooperation agreement with Palestinian Airways
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.
Tourism in the news: Aviation minister conducts discussions with presidents of several companies
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.
Tourism in the news: Egyptian company Al-General looks to spur investment in Sudan
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.