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Egypt stops 24 attempts to steal antiquities in one week
Police has “thwarted 24 separate cases of attempted antiquities theft within the last week alone,” a local security source tells…
Hospitality + Tourism
Ismail cabinet to discuss possibly repealing entry visa price hikes this Wednesday
Tourism Minister has been taking some flak at the ITB Berlin Travel Expo this weekend over the government’s decision to…
Yehia Rashed promotes Holy Family Route at ITB Berlin, meets with Bundestag’s budget committee chairman
Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed discussed Egypt’s efforts to revive tourism, including a project to track the route Jesus, Mary, and…
Luxor plans to reduce dependence on tourism
“Neglect” by the government in promoting tourism destinations in Luxor is forcing the governorate to diversify outside the tourism sector,…
Aleppo-Cairo flights to resume “soon” -SyrianAir
Flights between Aleppo and Cairo are expected to resume in the near future, SyrianAir regional manager Mohammed Suliman said, Sputnik…
158% increase in nights spent by Chinese in Egypt since 2015, Cairo ranked “most stylish”
Chinese tourists are staying longer, with overnight stays in Egypt increasing 158% year-on-year in January 2017, Egypt’s tourism consultant in…
AccorHotels, Rixos form joint venture
AccorHotels and Rixos formed a joint venture, through which they will co-develop and manage Rixos branded resorts & hotels worldwide,”…
EgyptAir, Etihad sign codeshare agreement
Etihad Airways has signed a new codeshare partnership with EgyptAir, according to Gulf Business. “Under the initial phase of the…
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