Egypt’s West Port Said Port receives Astoria Grande on maiden call
Egypt's West Port Said Port received the Astoria Grande on its maiden call on Monday, carrying 414 passengers and…
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Egypt says viral bats video is outdated, heritage site already treated
Egypt said on Wednesday that a widely shared video showing bats inside the historic Sultan al-Zahir Barquq complex…
Egypt’s Cabinet clarifies $600 mln tourism loss figure is regional
Egypt’s Cabinet on Wednesday denied social media reports that the country was losing $600 million a day in tourism…
Egypt discovers statue likely of Ramesses II in Nile Delta
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered a large statue, likely depicting Pharaoh Ramesses II, during excavations at…
Egypt completes restoration of colossal Ramses II statue at Minya temple site
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Wednesday the completion of the restoration and…
Egypt welcomes record 19 mln tourists in 2025, outpacing global growth
Egypt’s tourism sector achieved a record performance in 2025, attracting around 19 million visitors, a 21 per cent…
Egyptian airports post record passenger, flight growth in 2025
Passenger traffic at Egyptian airports surged 22.3 per cent in 2025, while the number of flights rose over 20 per…
Egypt welcomed 18.8 million tourists in 2025: PM
Egypt received 18.8 million tourists in 2025, marking a sharp increase from 15 million the previous year, Prime…
Egypt opens Hurghada Airport to private partnership bids
Egypt has opened the first stage of a plan to bring private-sector management into one of its busiest airports,…
Grand Egyptian Museum welcomes over 12,000 visitors on seventh day
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) received over 12,000 visitors from Egypt and abroad throughout early morning until…
Egypt, Saudi Arabia ink executive programme to expand joint tourism initiatives
Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed on Sunday an executive programme to strengthen cooperation in tourism, including…
From Egypt Pass to Stopover in Cairo: A Blueprint for Seamless Tourism
The morning after the majestic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Egypt was not merely celebrating a…
Over 105k passengers pass through Cairo, Sphinx airports for Grand Egyptian Museum launch
More than 105,000 passengers passed through Cairo and Sphinx airports over two days for the long-awaited opening of…
In pictures: New gold, silver coins celebrate the Grand Egyptian Museum
Egypt’s finance ministry has unveiled Wednesday a dazzling collection of gold and silver commemorative coins…
Egypt extends hotel financing initiative by 6 months to boost tourism growth
Egypt’s government has approved a six-month extension for a 50 billion Egyptian pound hotel financing initiative…
Egypt medics pull off complex rescue of Spanish tourist in Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid
Egyptian emergency workers rescued a Spanish tourist who was injured while visiting the Bent Pyramid of Pharaoh…
Treasures of the Pharaohs Exhibition in Rome draws 50,000 visitors in two days
The Treasures of the Pharaohs Exhibition in Rome drew massive crowds a day after opening, selling 50,000 tickets —…
Egypt to issue commemorative coins ahead of Grand Egyptian Museum opening
Egypt’s Cabinet has approved on Wednesday the issuance of commemorative gold and silver coins to mark the opening…
Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening preparations in ‘full swing’ – PM
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Wednesday that preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum’s…
Egypt launches official website for Grand Egyptian Museum ahead of November opening
Egypt’s ministry of tourism and antiquities has launched this week the official website for the Grand Egyptian…
Trump’s praise of Egypt’s safety ‘invaluable promotion’ for tourism -PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly said on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump’s latest remarks…
Sisi presses for flawless launch of Grand Egyptian Museum on Nov. 1
President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi on Sunday reviewed preparations for the Nov. 1 inauguration of the Grand Egyptian…
Türkiye’s NG Hotels explores Egyptian coastal investment opportunities
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy met on Tuesday with executives from Türkiye’s NG Hotels Group…
Indian tourist arrivals to Egypt jump 18.8% in H1-2025: ministry data
Indian tourist arrivals to Egypt grew 18.8 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared with a year earlier, Egypt’s…
Egypt Tourism Min. makes first Bosnia visit in 15 years to boost ties
Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy met Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Minister Elmedin…
Egypt raises official pay rates for tourist guides
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy has issued a ministerial decree to raise the official…
Egypt’s tourism sector grows 22% YoY in June: minister
Egypt’s tourism industry saw a 22 per cent year-on-year increase in June, reflecting growing resilience and renewed…
Egypt adds Italian, French to official tourism website to expand global reach
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has added Italian and French to its official tourism promotion website…
Egypt commits EGP 350b to New Alamein, eyes 8m visitors in 2025: Official
Egypt has allocated around 350 billion Egyptian pounds in investments to develop New Alamein City, aiming to turn…
Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara
Egypt has activated self-service ticketing kiosks at the Saqqara archaeological site as part of a nationwide…
Amun-Mes named as owner of Luxor’s Kampp 23 tomb after 50-year mystery
A joint Egyptian-Canadian archaeological mission has uncovered the identity of the long-anonymous owner of tomb…
Egypt considers underwater museum to boost tourism revenue
Egypt is exploring new ways to turn its submerged antiquities in Abu Qir Bay into a tourism magnet, including…
Egypt partners with Google to promote ‘unmatched diversity’ tourism campaign
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, met with Hisham El Nazer, Country Director for Google in…
Egypt among top 5 solo travel destinations for 2025: Kensington
Egypt has been named the fourth top solo travel destination for 2025, according to the 2025 Travel Trends Report…
Egypt receives 8.7m tourists in H1 of FY 2024-25 – PM
Egypt has received 8.7 million tourists during the first half of the fiscal year (July–December 2024).
Egypt sets sights on becoming World’s most diverse tourist destination
Egypt has set ambitious goals to establish itself as the world’s most diverse tourist destination, aligning with…
Egypt eyes 5.5% growth in next three years – PM
Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly unveiled the government’s bold economic goals for the next three years,…
Egypt welcomes 14.3m tourists in 11 months
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported on Monday that 14.3 million tourists visited the country…
Egypt to welcome over 15m tourists this year despite regional challenges – PM
Egypt is on track to exceed 15 million tourist arrivals this year, overcoming regional challenges that have…
Egypt, Instagram revive history with AR at iconic Cairo museums
Instagram announced this week its partnership with Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to bring ancient…