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Egypt’s tourism can overcome challenges accumulated in past years: Al-Mashat
Resumption of British flights to Sharm El-Sheikh to speed recovery of tourism in resort city, says minister
Japanese tourists in Egypt increase by 38.2% YoY during 9M 2019: Al-Mashat
Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido are top Japanese cities that export tourists to Egypt respectively
Egypt, UNWTO discuss establishing international training centre in Egypt
Al-Mashat stated that the establishment of the training centre in Egypt will contribute to the creation of qualified and trained workers in the tourism sector, who will be able to meet the requirements of the current and future market, and subsequently enhance the competitiveness of the sector.
Egypt’s tourism sector to grow 30% by year-end: Minister
The year 2018 was very good for the Egyptian tourism sector, the minister added during an interview with Bloomberg.
Egypt’s tourism is approaching its peak, recording 12% of GDP: Al-Mashat
Al-Mashat added that these figures confirm Egypt’s position as a world leader in the international tourism.
Egypt participates in 23rd session of UNWTO
UNWTO programme will focus on for sustainable tourism, tourism education, and training
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism partners with Beautiful Destinations, CNN, China’s Ctrip, Discovery, Expedia Group, Isobar
“The diversification of marketing and media platforms, a key pillar of the Egypt Tourism Reform Programme, contributes to the changing narrative of the sector,” said Al-Mashat.
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism launches new hospitality criteria in line with international standards
Hospitality criteria for Egyptian hotels has not been updated since 2006
E-TRP aims to improve Egypt’s tourism sector through modern technology: Al-Mashat
DNE interviewed Al-Mashat, to find out the sector’s latest updates and future plans.
Egypt recognised power of tourism sector as driver of economic growth: WTTC
State’s tourism sector is growing at an excellent rate, says CEO of WTTC
Egypt’s Tourism Ministry, Mastercard discuss cooperation over digital transformation
Mastercard proposes launching app to inform tourists of all services in Egypt upon arrival
Egypt releases new promo video showcasing ‘hidden gems’ in new tourism drive
The campaign video highlights different experiences that Egypt has to offer in gastronomy, culture, and various activities through its people.
Egypt’s Umrah website to go online mid-August: ETAA
Ministry of Tourism explained the process of applying for Umrah through the new Egyptian platform, during a press conference on Sunday.
Tourism sector accounts for 20% of Egypt’s GDP: Al-Mashat
Al-Mashat explained that Egypt has 3 million people working in the tourism sector
Egypt’s tourism growth is the fastest in North Africa by 16.5%: Al-Mashat
Tourism financing from global institutions still very weak, says minister
Egypt, Bulgaria sign MoU to boost bilateral tourism relations
The signing ceremony comes on the sidelines of “Investing in Tourism Sustainability” Conference (ITSC) held in 30-31 May in Bulgaria.
Ukraine ranks 2nd in top 10 tourism exporters to Egypt in 2018: Al-Mashat
Furthermore, the minister spoke about the Ukrainian market and its importance to the Egyptian tourism as one of the most important and most developed markets for Egypt.
IMF mission praises Egypt’s tourism structural reform programme
During the meeting, Al-Mashat highlighted the importance of the tourism sector for the growth of countries’ economies, explaining that in Egypt the tourism sector contributes to providing job opportunities for more than three million people and represents 20% of the GDP.
Italian tourists to Egypt grow by 40% in 2019: Al-Mashat
The number of Italian tourists to Egypt this year increased by 40%, in comparison to 2018, the Minister of Tourism, Rania Al-Mashat, said on Monday, however she did not reveal the exact number of Italian tourists in 2019. Al-Mashat received a media delegation from Italy on Saturday, following a conference organised by the ministry to …
Ministry of Tourism promotes Egyptian monuments in Italy
The Italian television will start presenting on 22 May a number of documentary films, which will present the pyramids and the history of Egyptian civilisation, as part of the promotion campaigns of the ministry of tourism in order to promote Egyptian tourist destinations and to attract more tourists toward Egypt, according to Egyptian Minister of …
Egypt to participate in World Tourism Forum
Al-Mashat to discuss with College of Hotel Management in Lucerne means to raise Egyptian tourism sector employees’ efficiency
Egypt to particpate in Arab Travel Market Forum
The Minister of Tourism, Rania Al-Mashat announced on Saturday that she is heading to Dubai with a delegation from the tourism private and government sector, to particpate n the Arab travel Forum (ATM) which will be held from 28 April to 1 May. In addition, she is scheduled to hold several meetings during the participation …
Cultural tourism in Egypt thrives due to archaeological discoveries: Al-Mashat
Tourism Ministry cooperates with all ministries to apply various axes of tourism structural reform programme
WTTC announces Egypt as 2019 Global Champion for Tourism
Egypt prioritises recovery of Travel, Tourism following a period of crisis: WTTC
Egypt discusses enhancing tourism cooperation with Spain, Bulgaria
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism Rania Al-Mashat met with the Mayor of Seville Juan Espadas to discuss cooperation in the field of tourism between Egypt and Spain, notably Seville. The meeting comes on the sidelines of Egypt’s participation in the 19th session of the WTTC Global Summit 2019, which held in the period from 2 to …
Egypt participates in WTTC Global Summit 2019
The Minister of Tourism, Rania Al-Mashat, traveled on Monday to Spain in order to participate in the 19th session of the World Travel and Tourism Council 2019 (WTTC Global Summit 2019), that is held in the period from 2 to 4 April in Seville. Al-Mashat will participate as the official speaker in the session titled …
Arab market represents 30% of incoming tourism to Egypt: Al-Mashat
The Minister of Tourism, Rania Al-Mashat, said that the Arab market is one of the most important exporting tourism markets to Egypt, which represents 30% of incoming tourism, noting that Saudi Arabia comes at the head of those markets. “According to the report of the World Tourism and Travel Council, tourism in Egypt witnessed a …
Services account for 70% of world’s exports, of which 30% are tourist exports
Services account for 70% of the world’s exports, of which 30% are tourist exports, according to the Minister of Tourism, Rania Al-Mashat. Al-Mashat added that the tourism sector is one of the most vital sectors, and the engine of the Egyptian economy toward a more prosperous future, noting that tourism is one of the most …
ETF’s elections first step in legislative reform: Al-Mashat
Federation currently working on restructuring its departments, says president of ETF
Private equity fund to revitalise financially impaired hotels, says Al-Mashat
Tourism Ministry coordinates with Egyptian banks to restructure sector’s debts