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IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Vignette Collection brand in Egypt, at a Landmark Heritage location

IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts Vignette Collection brand in Egypt, at a Landmark Heritage location

6 days ago Press Release Hotel News

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Maxim Hotels and Resorts Management to bring the Vignette Collection brand to Egypt with a signing in Port Said. Scheduled to open its doors in December 2027, Vignette Collection Hotel Royal Maxim Port Said will seamlessly blend heritage and contemporary hospitality, offering guests a luxurious yet authentic experience.

TUI launches exciting new tours:

TUI launches exciting new tours:

13 August 2024 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

TUI, the leading global leisure and travel company has launched four new captivating tours set to provide customers with extraordinary experiences and more choice than ever before, with 70 tours on offer across the globe. Now available to book for Winter 2024 and Summer 2025, they each promise unforgettable journeys through some of the most iconic destinations in the world. The new tours showcase the best of the United Arab Emirates, the rich history of India and travellers can now explore Egypt’s temples and tombs.

Rotana expands Egyptian footprint with opening of Palma Bay Rotana Resort on North Coast

Rotana expands Egyptian footprint with opening of Palma Bay Rotana Resort on North Coast

22 July 2024 Press Release Hotel News Organisations & Operators

Rotana has announced the opening of Palma Bay Rotana Resort, in New Alamein, Egypt. Joining Grand Rotana Resort & Spa in Sharm El Sheikh, the property will bring Rotana’s total footprint in the country to 702 keys. Perfectly positioned at Marina 5, the premier four-star resort delivers an unmatched hospitality experience, marrying elegance with the exceptional quality synonymous with one of the Middle East’s leading hospitality brands. With its coveted seaside location, Palma Bay Rotana offers premium services and modern accommodation options, for all travellers.

Travel & Tourism in Egypt injected a record E£953BN in the national economy last year

Travel & Tourism in Egypt injected a record E£953BN in the national economy last year

2 July 2024 Press Release Tourism News Organisations & Operators

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed that the sector’s contribution to Egypt’s GDP grew almost 24% last year to reach a record E£953BN - nearly 21% ahead of the previous peak. The data also shows that across sector jobs, international and domestic visitor spending, the sector fully recovered last year to reach record-breaking levels.

Egypt showcases prominent tourism projects during participation at Arabian Travel Market

Egypt showcases prominent tourism projects during participation at Arabian Travel Market

Egypt will showcase its commitment to enhancing the tourist experience and attracting new visitors from the UAE, GCC, and globally by highlighting the country’s tourism potential, forthcoming projects, and future initiatives at Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM) in Dubai as it looks to build on the record 15 million tourists welcomed in 2023.

Khaled El Anany, minister of tourism and antiquities, Egypt

Khaled El Anany, minister of tourism and antiquities, Egypt

3 November 2021 Videos

With the centenary of the discovery of the remains of Tutankhamun approaching, and the new Grand Egyptian Museum set to debut, there is plenty to discuss as Breaking Travel News speaks to Egyptian minister of tourism, Khaled El Anany, during World Travel Market in London.