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MHOT’s general assembly ratifies EGP 32.15m in losses
The Ministry of Tourism hopes to boost the number of tourists to 10 million tourists by the end of this year.
Marsa Allam hotel manager suspended for allowing distribution of donations flyers
Nomination of a new head to follow
Blackstone to acquire Strategic Hotels
Amer Group establishes company in Dubai to handle projects: Investor relations manager
Company’s capital stands at AED 1,000, divided into 10 shares with a value of AED 100 per share
Hotels launch offers to attract Egyptians during Eid Al-Fitr holiday
Hotels in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan have least occupancies during Eid, as Egyptians prefer coastal areas
Government’s charter airline incentives raise hotel occupancies in 4 tourist areas: ETAA members
Decision targets increasing bookings for winter season in Luxor, Aswan, and Taba, and in summer for Marsa Matruh
Rixos Seagate Sharm to launch in August with renovations of $55m: General Manager
Three Rixos Hotels will be opened by 2016-2017, says Huth
Low Marsa Alam hotel occupancy threatens EGP 15bn investments: Deputy Chairman
Marsa Alam occupancy rates are at 25%, some hotels forced to shut down
Investment opportunities to be presented at Dubai’s AHIC: EGOTH Chairman
EGOTH recorded profits worth EGP 111m between July 2014 and March 2015, says Samir Hassan
Hotel investors request loan delay from Tourism Ministry: Hotels Chamber Official
Investments on tourism lands for development at EGP 68bn, most located in the Red Sea and South Sinai
Hotels, companies concerned over increasing energy prices: Tourism workers
Finance Ministry decreases financial allocations for new and renewable energy from EGP 1bn to EGP 50m during current year
Hotel, resort reservations to increase 20% next winter: Tourism Minister
Ministry of Tourism working to increase tourist flow to Egypt by 20% by end of year, bringing tourist numbers up to 12 million
Ministries of Finance, Tourism fail real estate tax dispute resolution for Cairo, Alexandria hotels
Ministries’ efforts failed to use standard substitution value instead of market value in calculating hotels’ real estate tax
Tourism Ministry aims to raise Red Sea resorts occupancy for winter season
Ministry hopes to raise occupancy to over 80% in hotels by intensifying marketing efforts
Eid holidays raise occupancy rates in Red Sea and South Sinai hotels: Chairman of Egyptian Hotels Association
Egyptian guests during the holiday pushed occupancy rates in the Red Sea, South Sinai, and Alexandria to over 90%
Marriott International reaffirms interest in Egypt to Al-Sisi
CEO of Marriott International says Egypt remains major tourism destination
3rd year tourism losses will raise insurance premiums 15%: Former Hotels Chamber head
Losses in the tourism sector for the third year in a row are causing companies to raise insurance premiums on hotels and tourist facilities by 15% due to new risks
‘Hard work and dedication’ more important than donating to fund: South Sinai Governor
Major General and South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda has donated his salary of EGP 5,000 to the Long Live Egypt fund, initiated by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
Tourism organisations sign protocol to raise the capabilities of e-marketing
Arab Tourism Organisation and Tourism Promotion Authority signs protocol of cooperation to establish training programme to raise e-marketing capabilities
Four Seasons Spa: An Egyptian urban oasis
The Four Seasons Nile Plaza offers a spa experience like no other
Shots fired at Cairo hotel in apparent labour dispute: police
Interior ministry spokesman said the attack was carried out by laid off hotel workers, and that there were no casualties.
Birdcage: Personalised service and great food
High-quality food and friendly service are the main points of strengths of Semiramis’ Thai restaurant Birdcage.
Tourist numbers up 5.2 % in April
CAMPAS indicated that most of the tourists who arrived to Egypt during April were from eastern Europe
Finance Ministry to reassess taxes on hotels and resorts
Egypt’s Finance Ministry rules that real estate taxes for hotels will now be determined by their “market replacement value”
Roy’s Country Kitchen: An American dining experience in Cairo
Roy’s Country Kitchen provides a great atmosphere for a good dining experience.
Bite Me Cairo: The Medley
David Blanks discusses The outstanding meal
Shepherd workers continue sit-in for the third day
Workers demand their late payment, and adjustments in contracts
Bite Me Cairo: Food Is Cool
David Blanks discusses dining culture in Egypt
Bite Me Cairo: A neighbourhood unto itself
David Blanks discovers Fairmont Heliopolis hotel
Siwa Boutique
Siwa store in Zamalek features many different types of handmade garments and accessories made by inhabitants of Siwa