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Tourism promotion strategy step towards publicizing archaeological destinations: Parliamentarian
Egypt to launch tourism promotion campaign for three years, starting last quarter of 2021
Egypt discovers ancient tools used in religious rituals in Kafr El-Sheikh
Archaeological mission discovers huge building of polished limestone from inside, which was used for storing holy water
Egypt, Russia officials discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in tourism
Meeting comes during Egypt’s Tourism Minister’s current visit to Moscow
Egypt, Saudi Arabia discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism
The meeting was held during the Saudi Minister’s short visit to Egypt, which lasted for two days. Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Cairo, Osama bin Ahmed Naqli, attended the meeting.
Luxor’s Rams Road reopening will be magnet for tourism, especially one-day trips: Official
Government’s interest in infrastructure development reflects positively on travel, tourism sector: Mohamed Osman
USAID offers $17m to conserve archeological sites, promote tourism in Luxor
US to establish archaeology school in cooperation with Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace: History of 19th-Century Forgotten Jewel in Shubra
Palace combines European style in decoration and spirit of Islamic architecture in design
US Ambassador in Cairo visits ancient city of Abydos, old Coptic monasteries in Sohag
Over 25 years, US provides over $102m to preserve, restore 85 cultural heritage sites across Egypt, says Ambassador Cohen
Egypt’s Tourism Minister, US Ambassador inaugurate renovated caravansary in Luxor
USAID invests $8.6m to revitalize cultural tourism in Luxor’s Esna, in partnership with Ministry of Tourism
Egypt unearths remains of suburb from Greek, Roman eras in Alexandria
Suburb was used for long period from 2nd Century B.C to 4th Century A.D
Egyptian Government aims to restore civilized image of Luxor: Madbouly
Prime Minister follows up on comprehensive development project of Luxor
Tourism Minister participates in weekly meeting of “Tourism Promotion Experts” committee
The meeting started by highlighting the main features of the Ministry’s media strategy for tourism promotion in Egypt, which was delivered last week by the Canadian-English alliance, tasked with preparing a three-year plan starting by the end of this year.
Egypt prepares tourism promotion campaign on social media
Tourism Minister holds meeting on future promotion plan for Egyptian tourist destinations
Egypt losses over EGP 31m daily due to UK’s ‘red list’ status: WTTC
Egyptian tourism sector’s contribution to GDP falls from EGP 505bn (8.8%) in 2019, to just EGP 227.5bn (3.8%) in 2020
History of Karnak Temple and Road of Rams
Temple of Karnak was most important place of worship in Thebes (now Luxor). It is where the great Lord Amon, Lord of Thebes, was sanctified
Egypt aims to hold Luxor’s ‘Arts Bridge’ project in November: Tourism official
Project seeks to invite artists from various markets exporting tourism to Egypt to create artworks inspired by Ancient Egyptian civilization
Tourism stakeholders optimistic about Upper Egypt’s winter season
It especially comes after the restoration of the Karnak Temple and the Rams Road, which is one of the most important antiquities in Upper Egypt, according to Mohamed Osman, head of the Committee for the Promotion of Cultural Tourism in Luxor.
Government follows up on St. Catherine tourism projects in Sinai
Meeting discusses procedures to activate ecotourism, preserve biological diversity in Sinai
Spain one of most important tourism exporters to Egypt: Official
Luxor receives, in August, its first charter flight from Spain since resumption of travel in July 2020
After 6-year suspension, Hurghada Airport receives 1st flight from Moscow
Stakeholders see step as catalyst for other markets in Egypt
King Khufu’s Boat arrives at Grand Egyptian Museum
King Khufu’s Boat, an ancient vessel that is the oldest and largest wooden boat discovered in Egypt. It dates back to more than 4600 years and it is to be displayed in a proper manner commensurate with its importance in the GEM.
Egypt issues commemorative coin to extol Royal Mummies Parade
In commemoration of the Royal Mummies Parade from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, which was held on 3 April 2021, the Ministry of Finance issued a commemorative silver coin of EGP 100 having the ceremonial logo in both Arabic and English to extol this exceptional event. …
Egypt’s hotel occupancy to range between 43-57% in 2021: Colliers
Cairo’s hotel occupancy is forecast to reach 49% in 2021, with increase of 79%
Grand Egyptian Museum to exert significant influence regionally, globally: UNESCO
UNESCO`s primary goal is to support Egyptian development agenda: Ghaith Fariz
Luxor receives first charter flights from Spain, France since resumption of tourism in July 2020
On Saturday evening, Luxor received the first charter flight from Spain after 17 months of suspension. International flights at all Egyptian airports nationwide were suspended on 19 March 2020 as part of government efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Inbound flights only resumed on 1 July 2020 to three governorates …
Egypt tourist market one of most important tourist markets in Middle East: Wizz Air
This is due to its diversity and richness in tourist and archaeological attractions, as well as other tourist components. Together, these ensure Egypt is one of the most important and preferred destinations for tourists, according to Barbara Acosta, Senior Manager of Network Development at Wizz Air.
Egypt second favourite tourist destination among Czechs this summer
Tripadvisor chose Cairo as one of most popular tourist destinations globally in 2021
Mallawi Museum in Upper Egypt holds recycling workshop for children during Eid Al-Adha
Museum was reopened in 2016 after EGP 11m worth restoration
Approved vaccine inconsistency could delay restart of international travel: WTTC
Tourists have been turned away at borders because countries don’t have common list of internationally recognised COVID-19 vaccines The restart of international travel could be seriously delayed without worldwide reciprocal recognition of all approved COVID-19 vaccines, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The WTTC, which represents the global private travel and tourism sector, has issued its warning after tourists have been turned away at the borders …
Vaccines, digital solutions to be rolled out to ease travel restrictions: UNWTO
Total 31% of all destinations in Middle East remain completely closed, says UN entity