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Latest in Tag: hotel

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

Tourism in the news: Tourism pays the price for violence
Egypt’s economy relies heavily on its tourism sector that has been struggling to survive since the uprising of 25 January and subsequent events in the country. Once a month DNE rounds up the most significant news relating to tourism to give you an overview of the efforts that are being made to bring tourists back to the country.
Tourism in the news: Commission to audit Tourist facilities and quarries in the Red Sea
Egypt’s economy relies heavily on its tourism sector that has been struggling to survive since the uprising of 25 January and subsequent events in the country. Once a month DNE rounds up the most significant news relating to tourism to give you an overview of the efforts that are being made to bring tourists back to the country.
Tourism in the news: 14 Qatari companies consider tourism investment opportunities in Egypt
Egypt’s economy relies heavily on its tourism sector that has been struggling to survive since the uprising of 25 January and subsequent events in the country. Once a month DNE rounds up the most significant news relating to tourism to give you an overview of the efforts that are being made to bring tourists back to the country.

Dozens arrested during attack on Semiramis
The local hotel sent tweets early Tuesday calling for help as assailants entered the hotel

Cairo’s spas and pools
A tour around Egypt’s amazing spas
CAPMAS: Tourism up by 8.3 percent
The Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS) released yesterday the latest figures on tourism during July showing an 8.3 percent increase in the number of tourists from around the globe from the same month last year. According to the latest CAPMAS tourism figures, up to one million tourists visited Egypt during July, compared …
First long Nile cruise since 25 January docks in Menya
By Mohamed Abdel Monsef and Abdel Razek Elshoweikhy Minister of Tourism Hesham Zaazou passed a decision last Sunday to re-start long Nile cruises from Luxor and Cairo. Two days ago the first cruise arrived in Menya. General Director of Tourism at the governorate, Osama Wadie, said that the boat docked at the Ekhnaton port of …

Tourism Minister: expedite land allocation for recreational development
By Abdel Raziq El-Sheweikhy Minister of Tourism, Hesham Zazou, has called on the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) to expedite its procedures for allocating lands for hotel and recreational development, starting with appraising the value of the lands to be offered. Major General Tarek Saad El-Din, head of the TDA, said that the authority plans …

Power cuts and strikes plague Hurghada tourism
In the resort city power cuts are exacerbated by airport police officers and security guard strikes