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Egypt optimistic about tourism recovery from October: Tourism minster

Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou is optimistic about a restoration of tourism set to begin in October due to eight of 15 countries lifting travel warnings for the South Sinai. Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou is optimistic about a restoration o…
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King TUT museum Opening

Genena City the latest development in Naama Bay are pleased to announce the opening of the King Tut Ankh Amon Museum in the first week of April.  The museum is the first of its kind in Sharm and has been built with the co-operation of the Ministry o…
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Egypt’s tourism takes another plunge, records 28 percent drop in visitor rate in early 2014

The number of tourists visiting Egypt in the first two months of 2014 has dropped 28 percent to 1.3 million in comparison to January and February 2013. The majority of the decline in visits is attributed to Middle Eastern countries, specifica…
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Pele “The Black Pearl” visits Egypt for the first time in 41 years

Sponsored by Coca Cola and in cooperation with Ministry of State for Youth Affairs Pele, the Brazilian Football legend also known as “The Black Pearl” Coca-Cola, in cooperation with the Ministry of State for Youth Affairs, announced that Pe…
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Netflix wins first Oscar nod for Egypt documentary ‘The Square’

Netflix bought the streaming rights for “The Square” in November, after the documentary won critical acclaim on the festival circuit. Netflix won its first Oscar nomination for “The Square,” a documentary about the 2011 Egyptian revoluti…
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Tourism in the News: CEO of Travco returns to Egypt

The return of Travco’s CEO might mean a boost to Egyptian tourism Hamed El-Sheity, CEO of the Travco Group, has returned to Egypt after spending many months in London. Travco spokesperson, Yara Salib, told AlBorsa newspaper that El-S…
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Egypt 2013 in numbers

52%: Voter turnout in the second round of Egypt’s presidential elections 2012, compared to 46.4% in the first round. Source: The Official Website of the Presidential Elections Committee 2012. 6%: Percentage of the villages in Egypt…
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Egypt’s White December: First Snowfall in Cairo in 100 Years

In the early morning of Friday the 13th 2013, parts of Cairo witnessed the first snowfall in more than 100 years. The city known for its hot weather and historical monuments amazed both Egyptians and foreigners. This cold snap is not limited to…
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Sharm El Sheikh, A Perfect Egypt Vacation and Holiday Destination

One of the popular holiday destinations of Egypt include the Sharm El Sheikh, with its main tourist sport Naama Bay that can make your trip very enjoyable. Located in Southern Sinai, Sharm el-Sheikh is having one of the main tourist locations…
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