Egypt Independent “For the first time foreigners coming to the country will be given an emergency entry visa at all ports, provided that they hold entry visas of Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK and the Schengen countries” the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany announced …
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Miss Belgium contestants tour Hurghada resorts
Egypt Independent 22 Belgian participants, from various cities in their country, who are taking part in the ‘Miss Belgium’ 2022 contest, will staying in several resorts of Hurghada over the coming week. “Entertainment programs and tourist trips will be organised for the contestants throughout the week”, the contest organisers said …
Read More »UK amends travel advice to South Sinai and Fayoum Governorates
Egypt Today “We no longer advise against all but essential travel to the southern part of South Sinai governorate and Fayoum governorate”, the United Kingdom Embassy in Egypt said on Thursday. “This means it’s now easier than ever for the hundreds of thousands of Brits who visit Egypt every year …
Read More »Egypt chairs the Arab Tourism Ministerial Council in 2021-2023
Egypt Today The Arab Tourism Ministerial Council elected Egypt to chair its executive board in 2021-2023, at the 24th council meeting in the Arab League headquarters in Cairo on Wednesday. Tunisia was elected as a deputy chair and Morocco, Algeria, Iraq and Palestine became board members. The council’s meeting saw …
Read More »Oman Air Holidays Launches ‘Stopover in Oman’
Muscat – Times of Egypt: Oman Air Holidays announced yesterday the launch of Oman stopover packages giving Oman Air-ticketed passengers the flexibility to discover some of the most desirable tourist spots in and around Muscat; the capital Muscat, Nizwa, Jabal Akhdar, and Mussanah. Also available is a fully bespoke 8-hour …
Read More »Egypt opens pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Egypt Independent The Expo 2020 Dubai kicked off on Thursday, with Egypt having set up its own pavilion with the hopes of encouraging further touristic interest. Egypt’s pavilion features over 103 events, including nine workshops, discussion meetings, business meetings and cultural salons. Discussion topics include cities and urban development, tourism, development, …
Read More »74 countries added to Egypt’s tourist e-visa list
Ahram Online “Tourists from 74 countries can now obtain electronic visas upon arrival at any of Egyptian airport or sea ports within 24 hours of registering”, an official statement by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities read on Tuesday. The Egyptian E-Visa Portal can issue tourist visas to visitors holding …
Read More »Tourists can obtain permits to visit multiple archaeological sites in Egypt
Egypt Independent Khaled al-Anany, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, announced on Wednesday the issuance of a new permit to visit multiple archaeological sites for tourists and Nile trips. The announcement was made during a meeting between Anany and the Board of Directors of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. “The Ministry …
Read More »Ministry of Tourism reopens the Southern tomb of King Djoser in Saqqara
Egypt Today The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Tuesday the reopening the Southern tomb of King Djoser in Saqqara to visitors. Visitors of the cemetery will only be allowed to view the stairs and the well up to the coffin, however, the internal corridors will not be included …
Read More »Egypt discuss tourism cooperation with South Korea
Egypt Independent A meeting between Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Khaled al-Anany and South Korean ambassador to Cairo Hong Jin-Wook, on Tuesday, discussed enhancing the cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism and antiquities. Egypt seeks to enhance its tourist destinations in South Korea. The two …
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