Egypt Tourism News
The BTN Interview: Jacques Peter, GM, SOHO Square
Breaking Travel News catches up with Jacques Peter, SOHO Square general manager to find out the latest news from this spectacular development.
Spate of Egyptian hotel developments set for 2012
As Egypt prepares to welcome back visitors to its sunny shores in 2012, there are a number of new hotel developments and openings taking place around the destination. Breaking Travel News investigates.
Egypt makes its mark at ITB Berlin
Egypt, ITB’s partner country for 2012, is still going strong at the 46th ITB Berlin on day four of the biggest travel trade show in the world, as it continues to attract visitors to its lively and authentic hall.
Elhamy ElZayat, Chairman, Egyptian Tourism Federation @ ITB Berlin 2012
Elhamy ElZayat, Chairman, Egyptian Tourism Federation talks to BTN about the significance of the work of the Egypt Tourism Federation its changing role over the past 12 months.
Foreign Office advises caution in Egypt following latest unrest
British travellers in Egypt continue to be urged to exercise caution when visiting Egypt following the latest outbreak of violence in the country. The announcement follows the deaths of over 70 football fans at a match in the city of Port Said.
Mahmoud Dounya, Egyptian Ambassador to Qatar, World’s Leading Dive Destination
Mahmoud Dounya, Egyptian Ambassador to Qatar, World’s Leading Dive Destination, World Travel Awards Grand Final 2011
Hussein Massoud takes over as Egyptian minister of civil aviation
Hussein Massoud has been sworn in as the Egyptian minister of civil aviation, after being commissioned by the Egyptian prime minister Kamal El Ganzoury. After accepting the responsibilities of the new position, Massoud said: “The priorities in the next period will be directed towards organising the internal structure of the ministry and creating a homogeneous teamwork system.”
Tourism remains key, says Egypt’s Islamic parties
Egypt’s major Islamist parties have emphasised that tourism will remain a key priority for the country should they win the elections. The announcements aim to allay fears that religious conservatism could harm tourism, one of the country’s most important sectors, accounting for over a tenth of GDP and employing one in eight of the workforce.
Cairo unrest continues
Unrest in Cairo is expected to continue today as anti-government protestors in Tahrir Square have called for a mass demonstration.
Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority announces World Tourism Day festivities
The Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority announced that Egypt will host Festivities for World Tourism Day on September 27, 2011.
Egyptian tourism minister welcomes World Travel Awards to Sharm el Sheikh
Egyptian tourism minister, his excellency Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, has welcomed the World Travel Awards to the country, telling an industry audience the event gives him “confidence in the future”. “Confidence in Egypt is starting return; Egypt is very valuable to the international tourism industry,” the minister added ahead of the event this evening at SOHO Square in Sharm el Sheikh.
Egypt welcomes tourists following legislation u-turn
In its latest move to welcome tourists, Egypt has decided to axe a proposed regulation that would require tourists to obtain visas prior to travelling.