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Installation work on atrium, grand staircase completed at Grand Egyptian Museum
More than 65% of Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s treasures have been placed in their showcases
42-59% hotel market occupancy expected in Egypt during 2021: Colliers
Several markets are building on recovery that began in Q4 2020
2nd Nasser Fellowship cohort visits Giza, Saqqara Pyramids
Programme aims to popularise Egypt’s long-standing experience in national institution-building
Egypt, Ukraine discuss enhancing cooperation in tourism
Ukrainians were among first nationalities to visit Egypt resumption of inbound tourism early July 2020
Grand Egyptian Museum’s Board meets to review construction situation
Archaeological work in Grand Staircase is 100% complete, 60% of King Tutankhamun’s collection is placed in display cases: Tayeb Abbas
Egypt to inaugurate Virgin Mary’s Tree development project soon
Virgin Mary’s Tree one of points of Holy Family’s journey in Egypt
Egypt, Guinea discuss enhancing cooperation in tourism
El-Anani invites Guinea’s Minister of Tourism to visit Egypt soon to strengthen bilateral relations in tourism
Another royal parade in Egypt? Avenue of Sphinxes and huge archaeological discovery coming
Egypt to open 2,700 metre Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor before year end, announce new archaeological discovery in September: Tourism Minister
Egypt targets $6-9bn in tourism revenues during 2021
Authorities expect to open Grand Egyptian Museum this year, but it may be delayed to 2022, says Khaled El-Anani
Egypt’s ‘Kings of the Sun’ exhibition in Prague sold out until 6 June
Nearly 10,000 visit exhibition since its reopening on 4 May, says Mostafa Waziri
Egypt’s Tourism, Environment Ministers discuss ecotourism, Green Star brand
El-Anani praised Environment Ministry’s efforts relating to ecotourism in Egypt
Egypt hotel market to reach 91,100 keys in 2022: Colliers International
The report said that hotel supply in 2020 will stand at 86,300 hotel keys, but will increase in 2021 to reach 90,500 keys.
Egypt, Spain discuss restoring tourism movement
During the meeting, the two sides also discussed the restoration of inbound tourist traffic to Egypt from Spain.
Egypt opens Cairo International Airport Museums to celebrate International Museum Day
The museums can be found in Terminals 2 and 3 of the Cairo International Airport, with the 100 sqm museum in Terminal 2 displaying 304 artefacts. These reflect the Ancient Egyptian interest in the other world as a place for eternal life, as well as highlighting the artistic features of Ancient Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Coptic, Islamic and modern times.
Egypt, UAE discuss bilateral cooperation in tourism, aviation
Egyptian airports are applying hygiene, safety regulations recommended globally, says Civil Aviation Minister
Egypt’s average arrivals in April 2021 almost 50% of 2019 monthly median: El-Anani
Tourism Ministry will launch three-year international promotional campaign later this year aiming to attract more tourists to Egypt
Grand Egyptian Museum opening to be as impressive as Royal Mummies Parade: El-Anani
Success of Golden Parade created passion for many, not only to visit National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, but to visit Egypt, says Tourism Minister
Egypt to soon complete COVID-19 vaccination of tourism workers in Red Sea, South Sinai
Arab market is important for Egyptian tourism, representing over 20% of Egypt’s pre-COVID-19 inbound tourism, says Tourism Minister
Egypt discovers several ancient tombs in Sohag’s Al-Hamdiya necropolis
Tombs date back to Old Kingdom, Ptolemaic era
Grand Egyptian Museum finishes installing Tutankhamun’s 3rd shrine
Shrine consists of roof decorated with winged sun disc, eight birds placed under Pharaoh’s titles
Nuweiba: Egypt’s paradise of serenity
Nuweiba, 476km from Cairo, is a perfect fit for someone who is travelling on a budget. In the area between Nuweiba and Taba lies Ras Shitan, where you can find modest beach camps along the shore. These camps are beacons of simplicity, only having the bear minimum in terms of luxury, yet they provide the ultimate experience if you just want to relax on the beach with a book and tan, live an underwater diving fantasy in the Red Sea, or explore a hiking trail with breath-taking views
MENA region tourism expected to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by 2023: IIF
Outlook for region’s tourism remains bleak, with 5 tourism-dependent MENA economies to suffer much longer from negative impacts of pandemic
Egypt hotel occupancy to reach 45% in 2021: Colliers International
The latest data by the company was published in its latest Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Hotels Forecast.
Egypt participates in Milan International Tourism Exchange
Italian market is one of Egypt’s most important tourism export markets, says ETPB’s Maged Abu Sedira
Egypt to extend domestic tourism initiative to 31 May
Extension aims to encourage domestic tourism, coincides with holidays, summer vacations period
Party Youth leaders receive US cancer patient who wished to visit Egypt
The once-in-a-lifetime trip comes after Gloria Vitale’s son, Dustin, raised money to take her on her dream trip to Egypt, following her diagnosis with terminal cancer.
2.5 million tourists visit Egypt since travel resumption in July 2020: Tourism Ministry
207 hotels, 50 tourist establishments were examined in Red Sea, South Sinai governorates
Italy returns two Greco-Roman artefacts to Egypt
Two historic pieces had been smuggled into Italy and were seized in Genoa region
Egypt discovers 110 ancient tombs in Kom Al-Khaljan area of Daqahleya
Unearthed tombs date to three different civilisations
Egyptian resorts ready to receive international tourism: Tourism Minister
Direct flights resumed between Egypt, Russia, particularly to Red Sea cities of Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh