tourism
Over 15 million tourists to visit Egypt in 2020: WTO Economic Advisor
Travel
January 8, 2020
Over 15 million tourists to visit Egypt in 2020: WTO Economic Advisor
An economic adviser at the World Tourism Organization and member of the UN Economic Commission for Europe, Saeed al-Batouti announced…
Mohamed Ramadan to perform at 2019 CAF Awards ceremony in Hurghada
Egypt
January 7, 2020
Mohamed Ramadan to perform at 2019 CAF Awards ceremony in Hurghada
Popular Egyptian actor and rapper Mohamed Ramadan arrived in the Red Sea coastal city of Hurghada on Tuesday to perform…
Tourists flock to Egypt’s Hatshepsut Temple to catch glimpse of rare astronomical phenomenon
Archaeology
January 6, 2020
Tourists flock to Egypt’s Hatshepsut Temple to catch glimpse of rare astronomical phenomenon
Tourists in Egypt flocked to Queen Hatshepsut Temple on Monday to witness the sun fall perpendicular on the holy shrines…
Egypt announces 50% reduction on ticket prices for foreigners at Upper Egypt sites, museums
Egypt
January 3, 2020
Egypt announces 50% reduction on ticket prices for foreigners at Upper Egypt sites, museums
Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities has made several decisions recently to bolster tourism in the country, including half-priced tickets for…
Tourism and Antiquities Minister reveals Grand Egyptian Museum’s ticket prices
Archaeology
January 1, 2020
Tourism and Antiquities Minister reveals Grand Egyptian Museum’s ticket prices
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany revealed the ticket prices for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set to…
Egypt’s Red Sea hotels host tourists from 35 countries over Christmas holidays
Travel
December 31, 2019
Egypt’s Red Sea hotels host tourists from 35 countries over Christmas holidays
Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate hosted tourists from more than 35 countries over the Christmas holidays, and occupancy rates at resorts…
Video- British tourists express happiness as flights return to Sharm el-Sheikh
Travel
December 31, 2019
Video- British tourists express happiness as flights return to Sharm el-Sheikh
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center published a video on Monday showcasing reactions by British tourists following the return of direct…
Photos – Tahrir square receives lighting overhaul
Egypt
December 31, 2019
Photos – Tahrir square receives lighting overhaul
The Misr for Sound, Light and Cinema company, affiliated with the state-owned Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels, has begun…
Tourism minister, GEM supervisor aim to register new world records for Egypt
Egypt
December 31, 2019
Tourism minister, GEM supervisor aim to register new world records for Egypt
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani and General Supervisor of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) project Major General Atef Moftah…
Minister approves tourism project for Muhammed Ali era buildings in Qusair
Archaeology
December 30, 2019
Minister approves tourism project for Muhammed Ali era buildings in Qusair
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany approved a project aiming to exploit the ancient buildings of Qusair, dating…