Tourism
Hotels in Alexandria and Hurghada to feature non-smoking areas
British American Tobacco, Egypt (BAT), together with the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) in Alexandria and Hurghada, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with immediate effect, aimed at providing hotel guests in both cities with designated non-smoking and smoking areas. The initiative has been developed under the framework of BAT’s global “Respecting Choices” program, which... »
Luxor Avenue of Sphinxes will open in March
An ancient passageway flanked by sphinxes and used for one the most important religious events in ancient Egypt will open to the public next March. Known as the Avenue of the Sphinxes, the 2.7 kilometre (1.7 mile) road was originally built by 18th dynasty Amenhotep III (1387–1349 BC) to connect the temples of Karnak and... »
Fascinating and affordable Egypt ranks #2 among top 10 travel destinations
Image via Wikipedia According to a recent survey conducted by US-based travel company Gate 1 Travel (www.gate1travel.com), only Italy surpasses Egypt among the top 10 travel destinations worldwide. Not only home to the only standing wonder of the ancient world, Egypt is geopolitically stable, sunny and surprisingly affordable, especially to European travelers. moneycontrol.com »
Two Opposing Views on Egypt’s Tribal Tourism
Image by CharlesFred via Flickr Egypt Explores Tourism Beyond The Package Tour A budding eco-travel movement is emerging, almost unnoticed amid the bulging tour buses and packed cruise ships. Its leaders are trying to tap into the skills and knowledge of Egypt’s Bedouins and other tribal peoples, who have been all but ignored by the mainstream... »
Turkey asks for visa-free deal with Egypt
Turkish industry and trade minister Minister Nihat Ergün said that the visa requirement between his country and Egypt must be ended. Turkey has recently lifted visa restrictions with Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Sudan and Albania. Ergün said Turkey and Egypt shared deep historical and cultural relations and that the geography the two countries are situated on... »
The Nile Hotel, Cairo shuts for extensive renovations
Image via Wikipedia The Nile Hotel in Cairo bade farewell to its guests and closed its doors on the first day of 2010. For the next 30 months, this celebrated hotel is undergoing an extensive physical makeover to emerge in 2012 newly re-branded as The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo. Owned by Misr Hotels, a subsidiary of The... »
A tour of Islamic Cairo cemeteries
Egypt’s (modern) history is packed with figures who have affected the country’s history in different ways, and perhaps the best way to remember them and their accomplishments is to visit their tombs. The Al-Ghafeer (guard) cemetery in Cairo is famous for hosting the tombs of many of Egypt’s former royal family, though these are sometimes... »
Ecotourism dilemma in Egypt: Loving the oasis to death
Image via Wikipedia A quietly growing eco-tourism movement is beginning to bring smaller groups to more out-of-the-way parts of Egypt, the places package tour operators don’t visit. At the remote Dakhla Oasis, new eco-lodges have sparked both hope and apprehension among local villagers. Many villagers agree that Dakhla needs visitors to supplement the uncertain agriculture-based economy. But... »
New tourism campaign unveiled – Egypt: Where it all Begins
Image by ramseyarnaoot via Flickr The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism has launched a new campaign, emphasizing the country’s appeal as the cradle of civilization. The new campaign, called “Egypt: Where it all Begins” substitutes the previous 2006 campaign “The Gift of the Sun” which aimed to attract tourists for its unique climate and the warmth of... »
Confirmed: Photography not allowed at the Valley of the Kings
Image via Wikipedia Dr. Zahi Hawass has issued a statement prohibiting the use of cameras at the Valley of the Kings. Two reasons are cited for this decree, as he himself calls it: the careless use of flash by visitors and the incapacity of the authorities to prevent guards from accepting bribes in exchange for... »
