tourism
Russia resumes passenger flights to Cairo after 2-year suspension
Egypt
January 6, 2018
Russia resumes passenger flights to Cairo after 2-year suspension
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the resumption of regular air traffic between Moscow and Cairo after a two-year suspension, state-run…
Exclusive: India plans to boost tourism, travel in annual budget: sources
World
January 5, 2018
Exclusive: India plans to boost tourism, travel in annual budget: sources
India is planning to cut taxes on travel and tourism in next month’s federal budget and give more incentives to…
Sightseeing balloon crashes in Egypt’s Luxor city killing one South African tourist
Egypt
January 5, 2018
Sightseeing balloon crashes in Egypt’s Luxor city killing one South African tourist
A balloon carrying foreign tourists on a sightseeing trip south of Egypt’s city of Luxor crashed on Friday morning, leading…
Minya to beautify Al-Tayr Mountain after Pope Francis’ inclusion in pilgrimage map
Egypt
January 3, 2018
Minya to beautify Al-Tayr Mountain after Pope Francis’ inclusion in pilgrimage map
The Governor of Minya, Essam al-Bedewi, instructed the city’s tourism committee to print a booklet providing information on the area…
Visiting prices to tourist spots to change in 2018: Antiquities Ministry
Archaeology
December 31, 2017
Visiting prices to tourist spots to change in 2018: Antiquities Ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities stated on Sunday that the visiting fees for tourist areas and museums will be increased in…
International DJs to perform at pyramids sound and light show for NYE
Egypt
December 28, 2017
International DJs to perform at pyramids sound and light show for NYE
The Sound and Light Company will host a New Year Eve (NYE) celebration at the pyramids arena at midnight on…
International Camel Racing Festival to take place near Ismailiya in March
Travel
December 28, 2017
International Camel Racing Festival to take place near Ismailiya in March
Camels will be racing across the sand at Fayed City urged on by their young jockeys next March, as part…
Security measures tightened in Red Sea for New Year celebrations
Egypt
December 28, 2017
Security measures tightened in Red Sea for New Year celebrations
Egyptian authorities have tightened security measure in cities in the Red Sea governorate in preparation for New Year celebrations. Several…
Union of Egyptian flight attendants slams MP overy body-shaming remarks
Egypt
December 27, 2017
Union of Egyptian flight attendants slams MP overy body-shaming remarks
The Union of Egyptian Flight Attendants on Monday angrily responded to remarks by an MP criticising the weight and age…
2,121 flights operating to tourist destinations over festive season: EgyptAir CEO
Egypt
December 26, 2017
2,121 flights operating to tourist destinations over festive season: EgyptAir CEO
Chairman and CEO of the EgyptAir Holding Company, Safwat Musallam, said on Monday that EgyptAir and EgyptAir Express will be…