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31 foreign tourists onboard of capsized boat in Red Sea

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 - 08:47 GMT

The coordinated efforts between the armed forces, naval forces, and other concerned authorities are continuing, with a focus on locating the 16 missing individuals, including 4 Egyptians and 12 foreigners.

Egypt welcomes 1.5 M German tourists annually, says PM

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - 01:11 GMT

Prime Minister welcomed the re-election of Olaf Hofmann as President of the German-Arab Chamber of Commerce

Tourists flock to Luxor's temples amid warm weather

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 11:14 GMT

Tourists from America, Russia, Belgium, and Romania Visit Luxor's Ancient Landmarks

Tourism Min., German and Austrian ambassadors discuss tourists' situation with FTI

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 - 09:54 GMT

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Issa, received Ambassador Frank Hartmann, Ambassador of Germany to Cairo, and Ambassador Georg Postinger, Ambassador of Austria to Cairo, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

Large flow of tourists witnessed at Karnak Temples in Luxor as weather improves

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 09:45 GMT

The Luxor Temples and the Karnak Temples in the center of Luxor city are witnessing a state of distinctive tourist demand, many groups come from around the world to enjoy the ancient Egyptian civilization during the day at the temples.

Luxor skies witness 25 hot air balloon flights carrying 550 tourists

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 12:38 GMT

The flights took off from the Western Mainland Airport in Luxor, Upper Egypt, under the supervision and supervision of navigator Zakaria Abdel Azim, director of the ground of the balloon airport in Luxor.

Egypt succeeds in increasing number of incoming tourists to 7M in 1st half of year

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 - 11:34 GMT

The government's plan succeeded in increasing the number of tourists arriving in Egypt to reach 7 million tourists during the first half of this year.

Egypt to receive 13.1M tourists by end of 2023

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 11:50 GMT

This growth will positively impact the nation's tourism revenue, which is projected to climb to approximately $14.4 billion from $13 billion within the same period.

Marsa Alam Airport receives 11 int'l flights from Europe

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 - 06:45 GMT

The airport is scheduled to receive 11 flights, including 3 flights from Italy, 5 flights from the Czech Republic, two domestic flights and a flight from Germany.

Cairo to receive direct flights from Sao Paulo starting from September

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 02:53 GMT

The minister disclosed that tourist arrival rates from Russia and Ukraine during January and February 2023, have decreased on an annual basis by 40 percent and 80 percent, respectively.

Egypt issues 5-year multiple entry visa at $700

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 03:00 GMT

Issa stated in a press conference on Monday that the 180 countries include: The United States of America (USA), Germany, Spain, The United Kingdom (UK), Russia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, etc…

Marsa Alam Int'l Airport receives 12 international flights

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 12:52 GMT

Marsa Alam International Airport receives 12 out of 97 international flights arriving at the airport until next Friday, as procedures are facilitated for tourists to enjoy the vacation on the shores of the Red Sea.

Marsa Alam Airport receives 2 flights from Italy, carrying 300 tourists

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 01:58 GMT

Marsa Alam International Airport receives two international flights and a domestic flight, as the two flights arrive from the Italian Milan Airport.

Egypt aims to attract 30 million tourists by 2028

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 10:36 GMT

Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said in a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, that About 13 million tourists visited Egypt in 2019.

CAPMAS: 85.4% increase in number of tourists during 1st half of 2022

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 03:51 GMT

CAPMAS statement released on Tuesday comes in conjunction with the World Tourism Day celebrations, which have been held on 27 September each year since 1980.

Egypt's Sisi promises 'all kinds of support' for victims of tourist bus crash, their families

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 - 03:58 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended his condolences to the families of the victims of an accident involving French and Belgian tourists on a highway in Aswan, southern Egypt Wednesday, saying Egypt will give the victims and their families all kinds of support.

Cairo Airport transports more than 37,000 passengers on 309 flights

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 - 03:40 GMT

Cairo International Airport transports more than 37,000 passengers on 309 flights to several international and domestic destinations.

Egypt, Belgium discuss ways to boost tourist cooperation

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 - 12:04 GMT

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the diplomat highlighted great potential of the tourism sector in Egypt.

In pics: Snow caps peaks of mountains of St. Catherine in charming scene

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 02:32 GMT

Snow has capped the peaks of the mountains and valets of Saint Catherine in southern Sinai, and turned white in a peasant scene Tuesday morning.

In pics: Hot air balloons decorate Luxor skies carrying dozens of tourists Saturday

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 - 02:09 GMT

Skies of Luxor governorate, in Upper Egypt, were decorated with hot air balloons on Saturday.

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