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Major Egyptian tourism markets’ RevPAR to grow by 18% in 2019: Colliers
Four cities witnessed RevPAR growth of 39% in first two months of current year
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’s tourism revenues hike by 38.7% during H1 of current FY: CBE
Experts contend entry of new source markets, state’s political, security stability behind high tourism revenues
Public Enterprise Sector Ministry seeks new partnerships with private tourism sector
Ministry of Public Enterprise Sector seeks new partnerships in some of its projects in the tourism and textile sectors, the Minister Hisham Tawfik said over his opening speech in Hapi annual conference, titled “The Effective Growth” on Monday. “We need a partner to rehabilitate Shepheard Hotel and raise its star ranking from 4 to 5 …
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 …
Tourism’s structural reform programme cornerstone to achieve sustainable development: Madbouly
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that tourism’s structural reform programme is considered as a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development, which Egypt seeks to achieve at all levels, in accordance with Egypt’s Vision 2030. Notably, the structural reform programme was launched by the ministry of tourism with the aim of achieving sustainable tourism, in line with …
Egypt tops list of billionaires’ most visited countries in 2019
Amid tremendous efforts from the government to revive local tourism, Egypt was announced as the number one destination among a list of 15 countries, which international billionaires plan to visit in 2019, according to a study held by Business Insider. The number one business website held a study with Original Travel agency, which plans months-long-trips …
Egypt, Germany discuss boosting tourism cooperation
Al-Mashat called for Germany to match Egypt with competing tourist destinations regarding tax levied on German tourists departing to these destinations
Egypt, Beautiful Destinations sign cooperation protocol to promote tourism
Egypt, Cyprus, Greece discuss boosting tourism cooperation
Egypt, China discuss enhancing bilateral tourism relations
Only shortcoming which Egyptian-Chinese tourism relations face is absence of controls for price reductions, says former tourism adviser at ministry
Grand Egyptian Museum revives tourism even before official inauguration
Construction work of museum due to end by mid- 2019, over 45,000 artefacts safely found home; GEM Director
2019: Getting over challenges and eyeing more opportunities
Tourism industry aspires to go beyond ‘usual goals’, eyes new markets
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
International tourist arrivals reach 1.4 billion: UNWTO in 2018
Growth expected to return to historical trends in 2019
Egypt’s revenues from tourism rose by 45.5% during first 3 months of current FY
Tourism balance surplus increased to $3.2bn, up from $2bn, an increase of 60% during period from July to September in FY 2018/19 compared to same period last FY
2018 is booming year for tourism in Hurghada throughout last 3 years: Guirguis
Hilton Hurghada Resort launched new renovation plan, scheduled to be completed by 2020
Egypt’s economic outlook remains positive, backed by tourism, natural gas: Credit Suisse
Weak FDI, reliance on hot money, inflation still challenging
4 killed and 10 injured in bus explosion near Giza Pyramids: Sadek
Egypt’s tourism sector is not directly targeted by attack due to bomb’s location, says El-Zayat
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AMADEUS signs cooperation protocol with EG GATE to improve tourism, flight booking service
Firm targets marketing Egyptian tourism globally via database of 500,000 international tour companies
Rooms revenue at Nile Ritz-Carlton up by 22% in 2018
Occupancy rates at 77%, Dahab hotel to be completed in 2019
CBE extends initiative to support tourism sector until end-December 2019
The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) board of directors decided to extend its initiative to support the tourism sector until the end of December 2019. According to the CBE, during this period all applications to postpone dues to banks will be accepted for a period up to three years. The CBE has launched this initiative …
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
10 American bloggers explore Egypt’s beauty
Visit to promote Egypt as favourable destination among tourists worldwide, position it as attractive, safe, unique travel, investment spot
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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
Egypt’s tourism recovery, FDIs increase, keep economic growth positive: EBRD
General upturn reflects improved competitiveness in wake of currency depreciation, says report
‘Sharm El-Sheikh Insurance, Reinsurance Rendezvous’ to revive tourism in Egypt: El-Zoheiry
Event will include 25 speakers, 18 or 19 from international insurance, reinsurance markets
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Taba Heights to diversify its leisure activities to stimulate tourism
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