Egypt Tourism News
Mövenpick Hotels signs on for new Egyptian property
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is cementing its presence in Egypt, revealing plans to operate a new coastal resort property on Egypt’s North Coast – a popular leisure destination and growing commercial centre.
Dina Zakaria, regional director, PR & marketing, Cleopatra
With Egyptian tourism seeking to regain its place in British markets, Dina Zakaria, regional director of PR & marketing, Cleopatra, here tells Breaking Travel News how she has no doubt the country can rebound.
Egypt makes fresh play for UK tourists
The Egyptian State Tourist Authority is to launch a new UK campaign to capitalise on renewed and growing interest in the destination. With summer over and travellers on the hunt for winter sun bargains, it is the optimum period for Egypt to remind travellers of its year-round, summer-like conditions.
Emaar to debut Vida Marassi Marina in Egypt
Emaar Hospitality Group has launched Vida Marassi Marina to yachting and marina enthusiasts in Egypt. The property will form part of an upcoming hotel project in Marassi, a master-planned lifestyle and tourism destination by Emaar Misr set by the scenic Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay.
Emaar introduces Address Marassi Beach Resort in Egypt
Address Marassi Beach Resort, the second hotel project by Emaar Hospitality Group in Egypt, is redefining the standards of world-class hospitality with its idyllic waterfront location by the Mediterranean Sea, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Sidi Abdel Rahman Bay.
Two killed, four injured in Egypt stabbing
Two Ukrainian tourists have been killed by an attacker with a knife in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada. The Egyptian interior ministry said four other tourists had been injured in the attack.
Mövenpick Hotels reveals plans for second El Sokhna, Egypt, resort
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is ramping up its presence in Egypt, revealing plans to add a new modern integrated beach and golf resort to its portfolio of 16 hotels and river cruisers.
Swiss-Belhotel International expands in Egypt
Swiss-Belhotel International is planning further expansion in Egypt with the signing of Swiss-Belresort Marseilia Beach 4 on the country’s stunning north coast. Swiss-Belresort Marseilia Beach 4 is the second property owned by Marseilia Egyptian Gulf Real Estate Investment that will be managed by Swiss-Belhotel International.
Travelport signs partnership with Astra Travel
Travelport has announced a new multi-year agreement with Astra Travel, the first dedicated travel management company in Egypt. Established in 1990, Astra Travel provides integrated travel services as well as event management services to large local and international firms.
Pegasus Airlines seeks to rebuild UK-Sharm El Sheikh connections
Pegasus Airlines is seeking to rebuild connections between Sharm El Sheikh and the UK. Many flights between the key source market and the Egyptian destination are currently suspended following a series of terror attack.
UK government urged to lift Sharm el Sheikh flight ban
Industry heavyweights the World Travel & Tourism Council and the World Tourism Organisation have added their voices to calls on the UK government to lift the current ban on UK-based airlines flying to Sharm el Sheikh. In a letter to UK prime minister Theresa May, WTTC president David Scowsill and UNWTO general secretary Taleb Rifai stressed the importance of resuming operations to the Egyptian coastal resort as the current travel advisory is having devastating effects on the country’s economy and social stability.
Egyptair launches new departure to Luxor
Travellers interested in ancient Egypt or Nile cruises can now fly directly to Luxor following news that Egyptair has launched direct weekly flights between Heathrow and Luxor. The five hour and twenty minute flight leaves London Heathrow at 17:00 and arrives in Luxor at 23.20.