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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
Tourism ministry urges dealing with only authorised diving centres for tourist safety
A large number of the authorised diving centers have been closed in the recent period, forcing tourist companies to deal with tourist offices that provide diving and snorkeling activities
48.6% increase in tourist arrivals in March: CAPMAS
Nearly 50% increase of nights spent, 30.9% increase in Arab tourists visiting Egypt
Saudi Arabia led tourist traffic to Egypt in 2016: Rashed
Arab tourists in 2016 amounted to 2 million, up from 1.7 million in 2015
20% growth in tourist inflow in Q1 2017
Officials say improvement will not be confined to numbers, but also average spending per day
Palmier Real Estate to launch Marsa Matrouh tourist resort with investments worth EGP 140m
The resort will be located on 10 acres of land, says chairperson
Cairo maintains 5th place as top tourist destination in Middle East and Africa: MasterCard
Cairo registered a 1.5% growth rate in the number of international overnight visitors in 2015/2016, says MasterCard Global Destinations Cities index
Delivery of first phase of Al Dau Heights expected in 4-5 months: marketing manager
Second phase of Al Dau Heights expected to be marketed in October, and Al Dau Strand’s two phases will be completed by 2019, says Bahaa Hefz Allah
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41.9% decrease in tourist arrivals in July: CAPMAS
The number of tourists who travelled to Egypt in July was 529,200 tourists—a 41.9% decline year-over-year (y-o-y), compared to July 2015, according the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). The agency explained in its monthly bulletin on the tourism sector, issued on Monday, that the low number of tourists who travelled to Egypt …
Bright Sky Travel expects 50% decline in tourist arrivals to Egypt in 2016: chairperson
Blue Sky Group will begin marketing campaigns in Eastern Europe, especially in Poland and the Czech Republic during the coming period
Georgia offers 5 real estate, tourist projects to Egypt investors
Georgia calls for housing investments in luxury, middle, and low-income housing, says embassy economic adviser
Tourist hunting Pokemon in army base
Indonesian police say they detained a Frenchman who trespassed on a military base while playing the augmented reality game “Pokemon Go.” The governor of Jakarta has said the game could be used to boost tourism.
Tourist urged to leave over Buddha insult
A Spanish tourist was escorted out of the ancient Myanmar city of Bagan for having an exposed tattoo of Buddha on his leg in the predominantly Buddhist country, according to local officials.
Tourism Activation Authority launches tourist convoy in Caucasus for May 2016: Chairman
New markets in Asia, Europe recorded significant passenger numbers worldwide owing to recent income growth in these countries
Medium-term recovery expected in Sharm El-Sheikh: Colliers
Occupancy to reach 36% in February and March in Sharm El-Sheikh
Former MP Gamal Al-Ashry’s brother arrested in connection with Giza attack
Swedish tourist who was injured in a Friday attack on an Egyptian Red Sea resort has been discharged from hospital
Studies to set standards for tourist, petroleum entities subject to tax
Ministers of Finance, Tourism, and Petroleum to sign the standards
Lake Indawgyi: A tourist paradise faces major environmental challenges
Myanmar’s Lake Indawgyi is a potential holiday paradise. Conservationists and locals are working together to preserve its beauty and attract tourists at the same time.Project goal: Developing Myanmar’s first collaborative protected area management system in Indawgyi; protecting biodiversity and supporting sustainable livelihoods of a globally important wetland
Rome banishes centurions, rickshaws over tourist scams
In Video: I will not leave Egypt: Russian Tourist
Video by: Emad El-Sayed Montage: Omar Korashi
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Number of Egyptian tourists to Greece declined, compared to Lebanese, Gulf tourists
Prices in Greece may be cheap for Europeans and Americans, but difference between euro and the Egyptian pound makes it expensive for Egyptians
Shoukry assures Mexico of coordination on investigations into tourists’ deaths
Foreign Minister met Libyan Parliament’s chairman to discuss Palestinian situation during Arab Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New York
Despite 4-year tourism crisis, sector could still recover: Experts
Egyptian tourism can provide 200,000 jobs per year by attracting 1 million tourists annually, which increases its ability to move Egyptian economy towards growth
EU Commissioners on Kos tell Greece to end the chaos
After the drowning of two children in the Aegean between Turkey and Kos, European Commissioners visited the Greek island
Europe is more accessible for Egyptian tourists
Destination 31-Explore Earth Company started to focus on countries that are not popular among Arab tourists