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Egypt opened, operated 431 hotel and tourist facilities, marine activity centers in 2022
This comes within the framework of the strategic goals of the tourism ministry to increase hotel capacity and tourism activities across Egypt and encourage tourism investment.

Egypt, South Korea, Uzbekistan discuss ways to encourage tourist traffic
The meeting was held within the framework of the keenness of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to diversify the tourist markets exporting tourism to the Egyptian destination.

Committee to be formed to follow up on hotels, tourist establishments in Sharm El-Sheikh ahead of COP27
This committee will be under chairpersonship of Mohamed Amer — Head of the Central Administration for Hotel Establishments, Shops, and Tourist Activities at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — and will include two members from the administration, along with representatives from each of the Ministries of Health and Population and Environment, the General Authority for Food Safety, and the governorate of South Sinai.

Egypt, UK discuss ways to increase tourist movement
British representatives suggested implementing joint campaigns to promote Egypt more in UK

Egyptian tourist’s average spending getting close to that of foreign counterpart
Luxor to host 39 conferences in 2022: Head of the Committee for the Promotion of Cultural Tourism in Luxor

Egypt to organise major tourist events in 2022
New archaeological discovery in Saqqara region will be announced next March

Sharm El-Sheikh hotels, tourist establishments obligated to obtain eco-friendly certificate
Sharm El-Sheikh to host COP 27 this year

Egypt boosts integrated telecommunication services in hotels, tourist villages
It comes within the framework of the cooperation protocol signed between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Signal Department of the Armed Forces.

Egypt tourist market one of most important tourist markets in Middle East: Wizz Air
This is due to its diversity and richness in tourist and archaeological attractions, as well as other tourist components. Together, these ensure Egypt is one of the most important and preferred destinations for tourists, according to Barbara Acosta, Senior Manager of Network Development at Wizz Air.

UNWTO expects 85% international tourist arrival downturn in Q1 2021 versus 2019
This would represent a loss of some 260 million international arrivals when compared to pre-pandemic levels.

COVID-19 has cost tourist destinations 3x more than 2008 financial crisis: IIF
In its latest report on tourism, in which it made use of the UNWTO data, the IIF noted that tourism will likely be among the last sectors to recover from the shock of the global health crisis.

Egypt airports to conduct PCR tests for visitors of tourist destinations
Travellers will be allowed to undertake PCR test in Egypt in case they did not provide negative PCR certificate issued 72 hours maximum before their flight

Egypt in prime position to bounce back as leading tourist destination: UNWTO
Grand Egyptian Museum is most important cultural, tourism project in 21st century, says El-Anani

144 tourist restaurants, cafeterias granted health and safety certificate: Tourism Ministry
Inspection committees continue visits to restaurants and cafeterias that have submitted requests to reopen, Al-Assi

Egypt exempts inbound travellers to tourist destinations from visa fees
Decision aims to encourage gradual resumption of tourism activities

Tourist activities are proceeding ‘normally’ in Luxor : Waziri
“For example, the amount of tourists visiting Karnak Temple has exceeded similar numbers at the same time last year,” Waziri said, without giving the exact number of visitors.

Impact of Egypt’s reported COVID-19 cases on incoming tourist movement limited: tourism official
“Rate of hotel reservation cancellation is minor,” says committee chairperson

Egypt 3rd favourite tourist destination for Serbians: Rasim Ljajic
More bilateral cooperation in tourism sector next 2 years, says Ghada Shalaby

Egypt targets 30 million tourist arrivals annually: min.
Ministry of Aviation cuts prices of domestic flights, says Al-Anani

Egypt’s Tourism Ministry provides financial support of EGP 10m for developing tourist destinations
This fund is considered outside the mandate of the Tourism development Authority (TDA).

Think Commercial roundtable to tackle boosting tourist real estate sales
The roundtable will tackle new mechanisms of developing tourist real estate projects, international standards of this kind of projects, marketing of tourism projects, increasing tourist arrivals in Egypt.

Egypt to become most important tourist destination in 2020: Adventures by Disney
Egypt is to become most important tourist destination by 2020, according to Adventures by Disney, one of the most important global travel websites. The site speaks about the experience that a tourist can have in Egypt, calling on its followers to enjoy the beauty of Pharaonic Egypt, talking about a three-part tour featuring adventures by …

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 …

International tourist arrivals reach 1.4 billion: UNWTO in 2018
Growth expected to return to historical trends in 2019

Egypt’s tourism expected to recover, backed by growth in tourist arrivals: OBG
Improvements in security, currency flotation were main drivers behind rebound

Tourist arrivals up 81%, nights spent jump 155% in 2017
4.7 million Europeans visited Egypt, Germany tops list

Red Sea prosecution renews custody of Italian suspect for a week
Suspect accused of beating Egyptian engineer to death in Marsa Alam

Egypt is the world’s second fastest growing tourist destination for 2017:UNWTO
The Pyramids and Petra are still high on people’s bucket lists, says G Adventures managing director

10% increase in price of tickets for all trips to any area or tourist province
Tourist transport companies cannot take advantage of the initiatives and loans offered by banks, given the high interest rates, which reached 20%

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