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

CBE’s initiative to finance hotel renovation is “mere deceit”: chairperson of Tourism Investors Association

The initiative has not benefited any tourism investor and needs to be…

Basma Ragab Basma Ragab

Ministry of Tourism is betting on increasing expenditure rate by year end to reach $85 per person

This spending rate is still weak compared to the other tourist destinations…

Basma Ragab Basma Ragab

Egypt aims to attract 10 million tourists by year end: official

The expected revenues for the current fiscal year are estimated at $7.8bn,…

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Tourism Ministry aims to boost investments to EGP 12.5bn in 2017/2018

ETA may offer land plots in EGP, others in USD, especially those…

Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi Abdel Razek Al-Shuwekhi

Egypt Air will not change ticket prices for Hajj season, Saudi Airlines set lower prices

Egypt Air will not change its ticket pricing for the current Hajj…

Elsayed Solyman Elsayed Solyman

Egyptian Travel Agencies Association rents 5 buses to support Pilgrimage

Electronic route required by Saudi authorities stipulates listing names of pilgrims and…

Ahmed Saad Ahmed Saad

Tourism Ministry reviews documents of 3 companies to disburse charter flights incentives

Ministry of Tourism has disbursed $330,000 as a first tranche to Egyptian…

Ahmed Saad Ahmed Saad

Taba: the abandoned paradise

Taba’s location between the mountains gives it a special charm, says tourist

Shaimaa Al-Aees Shaimaa Al-Aees