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14 Marsa Alam hotels receive 10,400 Egyptian repatriates from 3 April to 27 May
Several Marsa Alam hotels have been set aside for repatriated Egyptians who have undertaken their 14-day quarantine periods at the hotels.
Flight with 240 stranded Egyptians from Washington arrives at Marsa Alam
Four other exceptional flights repatriating Egyptians stuck in Saudi Arabia will also arrive on Monday
Marsa Alam links to National Grid for first time
Pilot phase saw two mobile transformer stations built in the town
Egyptian expats stranded in Oman, Chad to arrive in Marsa Alam
Several special flights arrived in Egypt on Tuesday transporting 921 expats stranded abroad
73 Egyptians arrive into Marsa Alam from Beirut
Eleven aircraft will arrive on 23 April from range of countries, including North America, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Hundreds of Egyptians repatriated from US enter Covid-19 quarantine in Marsa Alam
Maged Fawzi, Chairperson of the EHA, said the returnees underwent medical examination for Covid-19 upon their arrival at Marsa Alam Airport.
MAK Investments unveils Mӧvenpick resort in Marsa Alam’s Port Ghalib project
Port Ghalib will have an operational marina harbour with a 1,000-yacht capacity, says Al Kharafi
CNN’s Destination Egypt sheds the light on country’s lesser known treasures
During our trip, we experienced the ancient streets of Cairo before embarking on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan – ending our adventure on the tranquil coast of the Red Sea.
Oriental Marsa Alam increases electricity, water prices at resort
New tariff set at EGP 3.5 per kW for electricity, EGP 25 per tonne for water
Abdel Aaty inaugurates new dams for protection against floods in RS governorate
Rainfall estimated to reach 2m cubic metres this year in Red Sea governorate
Kuwaiti Kharafi group considers selling a hotel in Marsa Alam
Kharafi largest investors in tourism sector in Egypt, $2.1bn to establish Marsa Alam Airport
3rd best beach in Middle East in 2017 is Sharm El Luli beach: TripAdvisor
Travel website TripAdvisor ranked Egypt’s Sharm El Luli beach third among the top 10 beaches in the Middle East in 2017. Sharm El Luli beach is considered as one of the top touristic destinations for travellers, with some TripAdvisor members describing it as a “paradise on earth,” assuring that their trip there was the best …
Marsa Alam Investors Association complain from imposition of fees by Red Sea Ports Authority
Occupancy rates are still very weak in the region, government should have supported the sector instead of imposing more fees, as 50% of hotels have been closed over the last three years
Occupancies rise in Marsa Alam with increasing flow of Italians to the area
Occupancy rates are higher in hotels that are linked to contracts with international hotel management companies compared to Egyptian hotels, as the former can have a strong presence in the European markets and promote their hotels in Egypt
Red Sea Court renews custody of Italian suspect for 15 days
The forensic results pointed out that the victim died because of the beating
Company news investors should track for the past week
Marsa Alam trims losses in H1 2017
Red Sea prosecution renews custody of Italian suspect for a week
Suspect accused of beating Egyptian engineer to death in Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam beach reopened as shark caught: Environment Ministry
Shark had attacked a young Austrian tourist
Shark-attacked Marsa Alam beach to remain closed for snorkeling: official
Ministry of Environment alerted following Austrian tourist’s shark bite
Expectations of tourist bookings for winter season declined because of current conditions: Shalaby
A one night stay in a single room ranges between $12 and $18, which is a very low price
Average night in Marsa Alam hotels costs $25: Shalaby
Flights should cost less than EGP 2,500-3,000 per person, as one family of four cannot afford to spend EGP 12,000
Significant opportunities to boost occupancy in Marsa Alam in the coming period: Head of Tourism Investors Association
The demographics coming from the Gulf states has changed and Egypt must be prepared to welcome a larger share of the Arab market
EgyptAir hinders local tourism to Marsa Alam: sources
EgyptAir receives 70% reduction for on-ground services fees at Marsa Alam airport, hindering other airlines from providing cheap flights
German security experts complete inspection of Hurghada airport
The delegation also reviewed security in Sharm El-Sheikh and Marsa Alam airports
TDA orders postponement of Marsa Alam tourism projects due to late payments: investors association
Relative paucity of tourists to the region has led to a decline in investors’ revenue and subsequently to inability to make payments to TDA
Auditor commissioned to investigate Marsa Alam company violations: EFSA
Trading on stock exchange will resume after financial lists are reviewed, shareholders will have the right to seek compensation
Tourism sector is optimistic about CBE’s new governor: Marsa Alam investor
Tarek Amer’s appointment will have a great impact on tourism sector, as he believes in the sector
MATIA holds new negotiations with airlines over operating in area: Chairman
The Marsa Alam area includes investments of over EGP 11bn, area is ready to become a tourism city competing with Sharm El-Sheikh
Charter flight stimulation: Suspension or reinforcement
Programme aims to reduce shelter and take-off fees by about 20%-30%, or exempt airplanes from paying them, says Al-Adawy
Low Marsa Alam hotel occupancy threatens EGP 15bn investments: Deputy Chairman
Marsa Alam occupancy rates are at 25%, some hotels forced to shut down