Sharm El Sheikh News
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.
Fatal shark attack in Egypt
A 70-year-old German tourist has died in a shark attack off the coast of Sharm el-Sheikh – the latest in a series of shark attacks in the Red Sea over the past five days. A number of tour operators have cancelled all water sports and boat trips following the attacks, which have sparked a panic akin to the movie “Jaws”.
Jet2.com Arrives at East Midlands Airport
Jet2.com to offer low fare seat-only destinations from East Midlands Airport to Lanzarote, Corfu, Dalaman, Heraklion, Paphos, Tenerife and Sharm El Sheikh
Latest sales figures from On the Beach
Latest sales figures from leading online travel agent On the Beach suggest Turkey is enjoying a bumper August as thousands of British holidaymakers sweep into the country.
Huge crowds flock to SOHO Square Summer concerts
The popular Lebanese singer Carole Samaha drew a huge, adoring crowd to her concert at SOHO Square next to the Savoy Sharm El Sheikh hotel.
Boney M honoured in Egypt
Liz Mitchell, lead singer with Bony M, who has been performing in Sharm El Sheikh at SOHO Square, took time out from singing to be honoured at the Virgin Megastore at City Stars in Cairo.
Jet2 bring the all year sunshine a little closer
Jet2.com, the only low cost airline to operate flights to Sharm El Sheikh from Manchester Airport, has today announced it will increase flights to the Egyptian hotspot throughout 2010 and bookings can be made as of today.
Savoy, Sharm El Sheik talks to Breaking Travel News
Sharm El Sheikh is located on the South Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It is a magical place steeped in awesome natural beauty and ancient history.Extensive mountain ranges, fringed by desert that ease into crystal-clear waters and stunning coral reef systems that have made it one of the worlds top diving hot spot for years.Sharms popularity has spread from its origins of appealing solely to the diving fraternity through to the classic family holiday vacation and onto the younger generation of clubbing holiday seekers which has lead to an influx of hotels and amenities springing up .The Savoy, Sharm El Sheikh is one of those hotel erected in the last 10 years to cater to the rise of holiday makers demanding high quality luxury with affordability. Its is a family run hotel, although at first glance you wouldn’t realise it, giving it that personal touch often missing in large cooperate chains, yet every detail in this 480 room and 10super luxury villa hotel is impeccable. A truly hassle free holiday that offers everything you need right on its doorstep.
A Week of Luxury at Sharm El Sheikh’s Savoy
By Anna Gouldman Everyone has been talking about Sharm El Sheikh, The Red Sea Riviera, so I paid a visit to one of the region’s 5 star hotels, The Savoy, to find out why. In the past 10 years, Sharm El Sheikh has re-invented itself into a destination that caters for a diverse range of visitors, from diving fanatics to sun-worshippers, to shopaholics. The plethora of beach resorts which line the coast of the Red Sea promise sun, white sand and underwater adventures, while the nearby Na’ama Bay boasts a vibrant nightlife.