Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

14.9M tourists visit Egypt in 2023: Tourism Minister

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 05:08 GMT

The fourth quarter of 2023, in particular, experienced a surge in tourism activity, welcoming 3.6 million tourists, which marked an 8 percent increase compared to the same period in 2022

Egyptian Cabinet approves LE 50B tourism initiative to boost hotel room capacity

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 02:40 GMT

Furthermore, this expansion is expected to create approximately 45,000 new direct and indirect job opportunities, providing a much-needed boost to the labor market

Imhotep Museum in Saqqara to be officially inaugurated on December 3

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 - 05:44 GMT

Imhotep Museum in Saqqara to be officially inaugurated on December 3

Tourism sector on way to meeting 2023 goals despite war on Gaza, tourism minister

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 12:09 GMT

Issa explained that the ministry recorded tourist arrivals of 1.3 million from 80 countries in October, an 8 percent increase year-on-year, highlighting its significance amid the escalating war on the Gaza Strip

Tourism Minister presents Egypt's plans to attract 30M tourists by 2028

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 12:02 GMT

The government plans to implement various promotional and marketing campaigns with tour organizers and relevant stakeholders, aiming to position Egypt as a desirable tourist destination in diverse tourist markets

New 25,000 hotel rooms to open in next few months: Tourism Minister

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 01:58 GMT

Tourism minister also highlighted the significant growth opportunities within Egypt's tourism sector especially the hotel industry, which will contribute to achieving the target of having 400,000 hotel rooms by the end of 2028

Egypt, Argentina collaborate to enhance Egypt’s tourism sector

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 03:39 GMT

The meeting provided an opportunity to acknowledge the growing interest among Argentinian tourists in visiting Egypt.

ALDAU Development Lights Up Hurghada with the First Edition of ALDAU International Art Festival

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 11:37 GMT

In a blaze of color, ALDAU Development celebrated the first edition of ALDAU International Art Festival (AIAF) in the jewel of the Red Sea, Hurghada

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes two lectures in Germany presented by Zahi Hawass

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 - 10:43 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities organized two lectures in Germany presented by Dr.Zahi Hawass.

Under the title ‘Egypt Never Sleeps’ Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities launches promotional campaign featuring Donia Samir Ghanem

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 - 03:14 GMT

Under the title ‘Egypt Never Sleeps’ Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities launches promotional campaign featuring Donia Samir Ghanem

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities participates in the international tourism exhibition specialized in diving tourism, Eudi Show in Italy

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 01:11 GMT

The Egyptian pavilion witnessed a distinguished turnout from Italian visitors interested in visiting Egypt and the cities of the Red Sea during the coming period.

All you need to know about Egypt’s pavilion in 40th IFTM TOP RESA International Tourism Fair in Paris

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 - 02:01 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is participating in the IFTM TOP RESA International Tourism Fair in its 40th edition, which is currently being held in the French capital, Paris.

8 Egyptian archaeological sites to be opened July 1

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 - 02:02 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is preparing to re-open several major archaeological sites, after having been closed since March 2020 as part of the country’s precautionary measures to combat the novel coronavirus.

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities organizes a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall

Fri, 29 May 2020 - 11:15 GMT

Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and Virtual Mid East organised a virtual tour for Tutankhamun’ s hall at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir on May 28.

Egypt celebrates International Museum Day with exclusive tour at Gayer-Anderson Museum

Mon, 18 May 2020 - 12:34 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities will organise an exclusive tour at the historic Gayer-Anderson Museum (Beit Al-Kriteleyh) in celebration of the International Museum Day held annually on May 18.

Egypt's Min. of Tourism& Antiquities organizes a virtual tour in Muhammad Ali Mosque

Tue, 05 May 2020 - 11:36 GMT

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities organised a very special virtual tour in the famous Muhammad Ali Mosque, standing proudly on the highest point inside the Citadel of Saladin's courtyard.

Egypt's Min. of Tourism& Antiquities launches a video tour for wooden panels dating back to Fatimid Period

Fri, 01 May 2020 - 11:26 GMT

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launched on April 29 a new guided video tour for a set of wooden panels decorated with engraved with human, animal, and floral figures.

Egypt's Min. of Tourism & Antiquities to launch a new virtual tour for Djoser Pyramid on Apr.22

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 - 03:06 GMT

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is to launch a new virtual tour for the Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser on April 22 at 8 pm.

Egypt’s Min. of Tourism & Antiquities organises virtual tour in Coptic Museum

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 - 12:39 GMT

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities organised a virtual tour in the Coptic Museum on April 19.

Egypt's Min. of Tourism& Antiquities announces archaeological discovery at Saqqara

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 - 11:44 GMT

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced a new archaeological discovery on April 18, for the first time via the internet.

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