Tourism

News, analysis and comment on tourism, travel, and hospitality from the Daily News Egypt, the country’s leading English language publication.
Latest Tourism News

Promoting tourism in Sharm El-Sheikh needs unconventional solutions, ideas: El-Kosayer

Efforts exerted by different state entities to promote tourism in the city…

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EgyptAir becomes official carrier for Heliopolis Sporting Club

The protocol also stipulates that EgyptAir will provide all facilities for the…

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Amadeus Capital Partners pumps $40m into Travelstart

Travelstart Egypt achieved a 300% increase in its sales in 2014 compared…

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Occupancy at Nile Ritz Carlton stands at 50% throughout January

Room price increased to $300 per night due to increased influx of…

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Tourism real estate developers optimistic about sale of vacation properties in 2016

There is currently domestic demand to buy vacation properties outside of Cairo,…

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

EGOTH loses EGP 43m in 3 months after downing of Russian aircraft

Project to renovate Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown Cairo estimated to cost EGP…

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Tourism Minister expects sector’s recovery to being in March

Zaazou expects Control Risks to start reviewing airport security procedures next week

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Medium-term recovery expected in Sharm El-Sheikh: Colliers

Occupancy to reach 36% in February and March in Sharm El-Sheikh

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Suspension of Turkish tour operators exacerbates Egyptian tourism crisis

Turkish authorities’ decision to suspend work licenses for Turkish tour operators will…

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Occupancy rates at Taba hotels fall below 5%

19 of 23 Taba hotels have suspended operations

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi