tourism
Hong Kong protesters rally at airport to ‘educate’ visitors
World
July 26, 2019
Hong Kong protesters rally at airport to ‘educate’ visitors
Hundreds of Hong Kong protesters, including flight attendants, held a rally in the airport’s arrival hall on Friday in a…
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
Middle East
July 18, 2019
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
PARALIMNI, Cyprus (AP) — A Cyprus court has ordered 12 Israelis vacationing on the east Mediterranean island nation to remain…
Egypt plans to turn Philae Temples into open tourist attraction zone
Egypt
July 17, 2019
Egypt plans to turn Philae Temples into open tourist attraction zone
Aswan Governor Ahmed Ibrahim unveiled a governmental plan to turn the Philae Temple region into an open tourist attraction zone,…
Hurghada receives first charter flight from Albania
Egypt
July 17, 2019
Hurghada receives first charter flight from Albania
On Wednesday morning, Hurghada International Airport received the first charter flight from Albania. The tourists were transported to a number…
Tourist arrested for taking pornographic photos at pyramids released on bail
Egypt
July 15, 2019
Tourist arrested for taking pornographic photos at pyramids released on bail
The Public Prosecutor’s Office announced the release of an American tourist on LE5,000 bail. The individual was arrested on Saturday, accused…
As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists
World
July 15, 2019
As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists
From the expansive dunes of the Taklamakan Desert to the snow-capped peaks of Tianshan, Chinese authorities are selling troubled Xinjiang…
Opera Aida shows return to Luxor in October
Music
July 14, 2019
Opera Aida shows return to Luxor in October
Two Opera Aida events are being planned for the touristic city of Luxor, Upper Egypt, as a technical team conducted…
Giza’s Bent Pyramid, Alkaa Pyramid open to public for first time since 1965
Archaeology
July 14, 2019
Giza’s Bent Pyramid, Alkaa Pyramid open to public for first time since 1965
Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani on Saturday inaugurated the Bent Pyramid of King Sneferu and the Alkaa Dogmatic pyramid in Giza’s…
Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs amends travel warning for Egypt
Egypt
July 11, 2019
Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs amends travel warning for Egypt
Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided on Thursday to amend the travel warnings for Sharm El-Sheikh after receiving assurance from…
Egypt launches trial operation of the New Administrative Capital Airport
Egypt
July 10, 2019
Egypt launches trial operation of the New Administrative Capital Airport
Egypt’s Aviation Ministry launched an experimental trial operation for the New Administrative Capital Airport on Tuesday, in the presence of…