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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
Every Egyptian household would have at least one direct or indirect worker in tourism: Al-Mashat
Structural reform programme includes institutional reforms, legislative reforms,promotion, marketing activities, infrastructural, tourism development
Changing narrative on Egyptian tourism in WEF 2019: Minister of Tourism
2018 was strongest year for Egyptian tourism
Tourism Ministry likely to launch EIS’ promotional campaign H1 2019
Tourism sector’s legislative framework needs to be updated: Al-Mashat
Promoting tourism on top of government’s priorities: Al-Mashat
40% increase in number of visitors to Egypt y-o-y, says tourism minister
Tourism sector contributes 20% to Egypt’s GDP: Al-Mashat
Only shortcoming Egypt presently faces is failure to promote tourism in a creative manner, says expert
40%, increase in number of tourists to Egypt in first 9 months of 2018: Al-Mashat
German tourists rank 1st followed by British tourists, Ukraine tourists, says Al-Zayat
Tourism Ministry seeks to launch new private equity fund to overhaul sector
“It’s not about establishing fund, it’s about activating it,” experts agree
Egypt’s tourism to contribute 15% to GDP this year: Al-Mashat
“We exerted substantial efforts in developing hotels, airports, now we need to focus on promotion campaigns,” says Al-Zayat
Tourism sector serves over 70 industries in Egypt: Al-Mashat
Winter tourism season in Egypt very promising, says tourism minister
Stability drives increase in tourism revenues: Al-Mashat
Private sector contribution at 98%, Ministry’s role mainly organisational
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Al-Mashat to inaugurate AIESEC’s annual international congress on Monday
Minister of Tourism Rania Al-Mashat will inaugurate the International Association of Students in Economic and Commercial Sciences (AIESEC)`s annual international congress that will take place 2-9 July in Hurghada, Egypt. The congress is held under the auspices of the Egyptian presidency and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and it will be commenced by Al-Mashat …
Tourism Minister Rania Al-Mashat: a very old, very new idea
Many were taken by surprise when news leaked that locally and internationally acclaimed economist Rania Al-Mashat was appointed to become Egypt’s minister of tourism, followingsucceeding Yehia Rashed, who was known for his quite impressive record of experience in the field and for the pivotal roles he played therein for many years. Mostly, comments on the …
Rania Al-Mashat: from IMF to Tourism Ministry
The Egyptian Parliament approved on Sunday the appointment of Rania A. Al-Mashat as tourism minister, replacing Yehya Rashid. Al-Mashat previously served as a senior economic adviser to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which made her the first Egyptian woman to hold the position. Al-Mashat obtained a BA in Economics from the American University in Cairo …
Financial stability is a key priority at the IMF, says Al-Mashat
Rania Al-Mashat talks to Daily News Egypt as she assumes new role as IMF senior advisor