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EasyJet to resume flights to Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada in September
EasyJet will operate two flights weekly to Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport from Manchester in September
International tourism loses $320bn in 5M 2020
Losses caused by COVID-19 up to May are already three times that of 2008 Global Economic Crisis, says UNWTO
Hilton Cairo Zamalek offers discounts for residents of district’s damaged building
Two buildings in the Zamalek district of Cairo were severely damaged two days ago, due to recent work on the Cairo Metro’s Line 3 extension
Egypt receives 1,000 visitors daily as international flights resume: El-Anany
Tourism Ministry is currently studying all variables to set deadline for full nationwide resumption of tourism activity
Hurghada hotels expect over 85% occupancy during Eid Al-Adha: EHA
Talking to Daily News Egypt, Akel said the current occupancy rates at most Red Sea hotels range between 80% and 100% at weekends, with an average of 85%.
Emaar Misr, Emaar Hospitality Group inaugurate Address Marassi Golf Resort
Egypt is embarking upon massive projects and will transform North Coast into global tourism centre, says Emaar’s Alabbar
Misr Hotels postpones Dahab Safir Hotel opening to January 2021
The hotel, which is located on the Red Sea coast in Sinai, is currently under development and modernisation, with an additional 159 rooms set to be added.
Egypt receives 23 Belarusian flights since travel resumption: Tourism Minister
Tourists have visited Egypt and returned home, with no coronavirus infections reported
10,000 tourists visit Egypt since reopening: Tourism Ministry
Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada have received 56 flights since tourism restarted on 1 July
6 Red Sea, South Sinai hotels receive health and safety certificate on Monday: Tourism Ministry
Total of 541 hotels across 21 governorates have so far receive certificates to reopen
Tertiary care facilities to boost traveller confidence, stimulate tourism: Colliers
Such facilities would also serve permanent catchment population to improve profitability
Egypt receives international requests to restart tourism in Luxor
Upper Egypt Marketing Cultural Tourism Committee preparing for major tourism event to mark Luxor’s reopening
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487 hotels, resorts across Egypt receive health, safety certificate
30 diving centres, 13 yachts, and 4 marine activity centres also receive certificate to reopen
Egypt receives 2 Ukrainian flights as international aviation resumes
Red Sea tourist resorts will receive tourists from Ukraine, Switzerland, and Belarus, in next few days
Red Sea, South Sinai tourism businesses granted health and safety certificates
8 diving centres, 6 yachts, 2 marine activities centres receive health safety certificate to reopen
Inauguration of Baron Empain Palace important for Egypt’s tourism sector: official
Construction costs for Grand Egyptian Museum has been reduced from $1.6bn to only $700m, without compromising on quality, says El-Anany
Semiramis InterContinental Cairo receives health and safety certificate
The hotel has implemented social distancing and additional hygiene measures, in line with Ministry of Health guidelines, and public health advice from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences receives health and safety certificate
The hotel is now licensed to receive guests up to 50% of its total capacity, as set by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Ministry of Health, and the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA).
Egypt’s tourism companies welcome Hajj cancelling for visitors, raise financial concerns
Saudi decision will cost Egypt’s tourism, aviation companies about EGP 2.5bn, says Yasser Sultan
35 hotels in 7 governorates receive health, safety certificate to reopen: Tourism Ministry
The certificates were awarded following the verification that they have followed the health guidelines outlined by the Egyptian government and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Egypt awarded WTTC Safe Travels stamp
Decision reflects country’s commitment to resuming safe inbound tourism with comprehensive hygiene safety measures starting by early July, says El-Anany
Alexandria, North Coast hotels anticipate 100% occupancy in July, August: ETAA
Many EU countries have expressed keenness to allow their citizens’ return to Egypt, says El-Manasterly
Egypt to resume commercial flights, tourism in July
Hotel rooms sterilised and left vacant for 12 hours after each check-out, hotel guests to have temperatures checked entering hotel premises
Egypt, Belarus discuss resuming tourism by early July
Further tourism-related meetings between two countries anticipated in mid-June, including additional discussions on precautionary measures
Egypt cautiously optimistic as preparations begin for restricted inbound tourism: Stakeholders
Promotional message of Egypt as tourist destination needs to change to keep up with COVID-19 crisis, says El-Damery
Egypt exempts inbound travellers to tourist destinations from visa fees
Decision aims to encourage gradual resumption of tourism activities
Merging tourism, antiquities funds based on practicalities: El-Anany
Suggested tourism and antiquities fund aims to support, finance activities that stimulate both sectors
Manpower Ministry disburses EGP 171m emergency aid to tourism workers
Workers at 1,530 tourism establishments affected by COVID-19 receive aid to protect tourism sector labour force
Tourism Minister prepares for gradual return of activities
Health and safety controls for return of international tourism were discussed during meetings with sector representatives