tourism
LE250 mn allocated to strengthen security at Egyptian resorts
Egypt
January 14, 2016
LE250 mn allocated to strengthen security at Egyptian resorts
Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou announced Thursday the allocation of LE250 million to strengthen security at main Egyptian resorts. The new measures…
Czech Embassy denies amending travel bulletin to Egypt
Egypt
January 12, 2016
Czech Embassy denies amending travel bulletin to Egypt
The Czech Embassy in Cairo denied Tuesday morning news published two days ago about the Czech Foreign Ministry's alleged ammendement…
Defendants in Hurghada attack visited the city prior to the attack: investigation
Egypt
January 11, 2016
Defendants in Hurghada attack visited the city prior to the attack: investigation
The Supreme State Security Prosecutors' interrogation of the second defendant in Friday's attack on three tourists in Hurghada revealed that…
In old Damascus, war threatens Syrian handicrafts
Life & Style
January 10, 2016
In old Damascus, war threatens Syrian handicrafts
In his cramped workshop in Damascus, Mohammad Abdallah delicately etches away at wooden panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl, a craft he…
Egypt’s Tourism Minister promises greater security measures after tourist attack
Egypt
January 10, 2016
Egypt’s Tourism Minister promises greater security measures after tourist attack
Egypt's Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou said on Saturday that the government will announce additional security measures to safeguard tourists after…
Update: Two foreign tourists wounded in gun attack on Egyptian hotel
Egypt
January 8, 2016
Update: Two foreign tourists wounded in gun attack on Egyptian hotel
Two armed men stormed into a hotel in Hurghada leaving injuries among tourists, Egypt's interior ministry said on Friday. The attack…
Thailand expects record tourist arrivals in 2016
Life & Style
January 7, 2016
Thailand expects record tourist arrivals in 2016
International tourist arrivals in Thailand are expected to reach a record high in 2016, the tourism minister said, after nearly…
Cairo Airport receives 5,800 tourists Tuesday
Egypt
January 5, 2016
Cairo Airport receives 5,800 tourists Tuesday
Cairo Airport receievd 5,800 tourists on Tuesday on 34 flights coming from Arab, Asian, and European countries. Italian Ambassador to Cairo…
Charge-free photography inside Egyptian Museum ends Jan 7
Archaeology
January 4, 2016
Charge-free photography inside Egyptian Museum ends Jan 7
The Antiquities Ministry's decision to allow tourists to take pictures for free inside the Egyptian Museum, in place since December 1,…
Chinese tourist groups to be granted visas on arrival
Egypt
January 4, 2016
Chinese tourist groups to be granted visas on arrival
Egyptian authorities announced it would allow Chinese tourist groups to obtain visas upon arrival at the airport, provided that the…