Sharm El Sheikh News

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt reveals four new culinary experiences
Fresh from the unveiling of a much anticipated expansion and enhancement, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt has added four exciting new dining concepts, bringing the total number of restaurants and bars to a staggering twelve.

easyJet to return to Sharm el Sheikh this summer
Following the recent lifting of government restrictions on UK flights to Sharm el Sheikh, easyJet will offer two flights a week to the famous Red Sea destination commencing on June 7th from Manchester and September 30th from Gatwick.

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.

Royal Savoy bucks the trend
Despite a turbulent time for Middle Eastern tourism, the multi award winning Royal Savoy has gone from strength to strength and most recently has enjoyed tremendous benefits from the outstanding facilities offered at SOHO Square. Breaking Travel News catches up with Dieter Geiger, the hotel’s general manager, to find out what’s new at the property.

Savoy Group brings boom to Sharm
Emad Aziz, chairman of the Savoy Group, tells Breaking Travel News about his extraordinary idea to recreate London’s Oxford Street in the spectacular SOHO Square. The entrepreneur, who has been supporting the Egyptian Tourist Board’s drive to rebuild confidence in the country, sees a bright future for sunny Sharm, which has been attracting new visitors in recent months following a host of exciting new developments.
Peter Andre to appear in Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt’s leading Red Sea destination, will play host to singer-songwriter Peter Andre. This will be one of his first concerts to promote the release of his new single Perfect Nile. Andre will perform at the award-winning Soho Square, a venue voted ‘World Leading Entertainment Centre 2010’ by World Travel Awards.
Peter Andre to perform at SOHO Square
The award-winning SOHO Square – the most popular place for visitors to eat, drink, have fun and shop on the Red Sea – is playing host to singer songwriter Peter Andre on 2 September 2011, and will mark one of his first concerts to promote the release of his new single Perfect Night. A fortnight later the top entertainment complex in Sharm el Sheikh will play host to the World Travel Awards.

Royal Wedding bliss in Sharm El Sheikh
Holidaymakers and residents in Sharm El Sheikh, the Red Sea’s number resort, will be celebrating the Royal Wedding in style at SOHO Square, the pedestrianised entertainment complex, which boasts a square mile of restaurants, shops and fun activities.

BA to call off flights between London Gatwick and Sharm El Sheikh
The UK flagship carrier British Airways has been one of the very few direct flight operators between London and Egypt.

Killer shark may have damaged sensory system
A shark believed to behind a series of attacks off Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, may have a damaged sensory system leaving it unable to distinguish between a human and a vulnerable fish, according to a leading marine biologist. Meanwhile authorities have given the go-ahead for scuba diving to resume in some areas.
Red Sea Holidays moves to reassure customers in resort
Red Sea Holidays Managing Director Peter Kearns has mobilised his team to reassure customers both already in resort and travelling to the Red Sea. This follows the rare attacks that have seen reef sharks attack humans over the last week leaving three hospitalised and one elderly German lady dead.