tourism
Russia to publish black list of Egyptian hotels, travel agencies
Egypt
November 27, 2010
Russia to publish black list of Egyptian hotels, travel agencies
The Russian Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy intends to publish on its website a blacklist that includes Egyptian…
Tourism company loses license after 8 die on trip
Business
November 25, 2010
Tourism company loses license after 8 die on trip
The Egyptian Department of Tourism on Thursday revoked the license of the company involved in a fatal tour bus accident…
Abu Dhabi conference tackles sustainable tourism
Environment
November 22, 2010
Abu Dhabi conference tackles sustainable tourism
Abu Dhabi--Monday saw the launch of the World Green Tourism conference in Abu Dhabi, a three-day event seen as the…
Authorities close travel agency responsible for Hurghada bus accident
Business
November 21, 2010
Authorities close travel agency responsible for Hurghada bus accident
Egyptian authorities on Sunday closed down the branch of the travel agency that had organized the trip for the tourists…
Official: Egypt luring more than 15 million tourists a year
Business
November 21, 2010
Official: Egypt luring more than 15 million tourists a year
The annual number of tourists visiting Egypt has risen to more than 15 million, cabinet spokesman Magdi Radi said on…
Egypt eyes wildlife center to attract tourists
Environment
November 17, 2010
Egypt eyes wildlife center to attract tourists
The Egyptian government is waiting on a draft scheme by Vier Pfoten, a Vienna-based institution, for the establishment of a…
Security uncovers terrorist cell in south Sinai
Egypt
November 11, 2010
Security uncovers terrorist cell in south Sinai
Egyptian security uncovered a cell of some 20 extremists allegedly planning attacks in south Sinai, a police source said. The…
Q&A with Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garana
Egypt
November 7, 2010
Q&A with Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garana
In the following interview, Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garana discusses tourism-generated employment as well as recent legislative alterations for the…
Arab League calls for boycott of Israel-hosted J’lem tourism conference
Egypt
October 17, 2010
Arab League calls for boycott of Israel-hosted J’lem tourism conference
The League of Arab States on Sunday called on the world to boycott an international tourism conference to be hosted…
Tourism agreement shows signs of Egyptian-Iranian rapprochement
Egypt
October 2, 2010
Tourism agreement shows signs of Egyptian-Iranian rapprochement
Iranian government officials and businessmen arrived in Egypt on Friday in a show of possible rapprochement between the two countries.…