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

MENA hotel sector likely to recover in 4Q 2020: Colliers

This came as governments continue to introduce measures to slow the spread…

Shaimaa Al-Aees

Egypt considers new fund supporting tourism workers in times of crisis

The ministry said the lack of information prevents many workers from getting…

Daily News Egypt

Sultan Al Muayyad Mosque tells father and son tragedy

The Mosque of Sultan Al-Muayyad stands on the site of one of…

Bassant Mohammed

Egypt’s tourism revenues could reach $16bn in FY 2020 without COVID-19: Planning Minister

Hermes downgrades revenue estimation to $10.5-11bn, economist expects 20-30% drop

Nehal Samir

UNWTO gastronomy forum postponed to June 2021

The 6th edition of the forum was scheduled to take place over…

Daily News Egypt

Italy, UK, Mexico praise Egypt on repatriation flights

The Egyptian authorities helped in arranging several flights as part of efforts…

Nehal Samir

79% of MENA hotels to partially or fully close after low occupancy rates: Colliers

Of the respondents, Colliers International identified 65% as owning existing hotels.

Nehal Samir

Diverse tourism marketing campaigns needed as Egypt may become post- pandemic ‘safe haven’: OUD

We seek to establish medical tourism complex, exploiting Egypt’s natural resources, says…

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Cabinet approves 6-month leeway on tourism, private airlines utility payments

Stakeholders argue decision protects against lay-offs, hotel closures, others believe it neglects…

Nehal Samir

COVID-19 causes high demand for short-term workspace, forces firms to delay relocation plans: Colliers

Due to the ever-growing risk of contracting the virus, Regus said it…

Nehal Samir