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

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

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

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

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

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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…

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Occupancy rates at Taba hotels fall below 5%

19 of 23 Taba hotels have suspended operations

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Egyptian-American investors’ alliance buys 3 hotels for $52m in South Sinai and Red Sea: Tourism sources

Egyptian tourism sector may be good opportunity for foreign investors currently, as…

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Gulf alliance allocates $500m to purchase Red Sea hotels: ETF official

Saudi-Kuwaiti alliance began negations with two resorts in Marsa Alam, of an…

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Tourism income indicators expect to show decline of 18% in 2015: Tourism Minister’s advisor

Ministry to establish national carrier to avoid tour operators’ monopolisation and rerouting…

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Ministry of Aviation’s petroleum dues increased to EGP 7bn by November

Debt increased due to the suspension of payment of the entire value…

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