Egypt Tourism News
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.
Egyptian parliamentary group calls for Sharm el-Sheikh flight decision
Following a recent trip to Sharm el-Sheikh, the chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Egypt has urged the British government to take a swift decision on lifting the ban on flights to Sharm el-Sheikh. Gerald Howarth also said, in a recent TV interview, that a representative of the department for transport “felt that the conditions had been met to enable flights to resume”.
Hurghada-Sharm el-Sheikh ferry offers boost to Egyptian tourism
A new ferry service between the Egyptian resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh has launched. The service can carry 300 passengers and will operate on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The crossing takes around two hours and is currently priced at 630 Egyptian pounds for an adult return journey – around £50.
Germany lifts luggage restrictions on Sharm el Sheikh routes
Egyptian minister of tourism, Yehia Rashed, has welcomed an announcement that the German government will lift their luggage restrictions to Sharm el Sheikh. In a statement he said: “This is wonderful news for German tourists and for Egyptian tourism. “This will enable even more German tourists to visit our country and will be very welcome news for Sharm el Sheikh.”
Breaking Travel News interview: Mohamed Yehia Rashed, minister of tourism, Republic of Egypt
At the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2016 held at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, Phil Blizzard had the opportunity to conduct a video interview with Mohamed Yehia Rashed, the new minister of tourism for the Republic of Egypt. These are the key aspects from that interview which started with a statement from the minister on their key message in terms of growing the tourism industry.
HE Mohamed Yehia Rashed, Minister of Tourism, Arab Republic of Egypt
HE Mohamed Yehia Rashed, Minister Tourism, Arab Republic of Egypt speaks to Breaking Travel News at AHIC 2016.
ATM 2016: Haitham Nasser, board member, Egyptian Tourism Federation
Haitham Nasser, board member, Egyptian Tourism Federation, talks to Breaking Travel News about the importance of attending Arabian Travel Market, the return of Egyptian tourism to the global market, and the importance of the private sector in the success of the destination.