Egypt tourism news

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has released its latest report on the top-performing tourism destinations for the first quarter of 2025. Egypt secured the 10th position worldwide, boasting a 21 percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to 2024, outperforming countries like Lithuania, Palau, and South Korea. Morocco landed in ninth place with … The post Egypt ranks 10th globally in Q1 2025 tourism growth appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Life has returned to the mountain valleys of Saint Catherine in South Sinai a nearly ten year closure. The Governor of South Sinai, Khaled Mubarak, in cooperation with the relevant authorities, has approved the opening of all the city’s valleys to tourism from both Egyptians and foreigners. These include safaris, camping, and religious spiritualism tours … The post Saint Catherine sees new life after opening its mountain valleys to safari tourism appeared first on Egypt Independent.

In a move to adjust pricing policies, the Board of Directors of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) decided in its June 30 meeting to revoke a previous resolution from September 28, 2002, which had mandated an equal entry fees for Arab tourists and local citizens to Egypt’s archaeological sites and museums. Starting January 1, … The post Arab visitors to pay foreigner rates at Egypt’s archaeological sites and museums starting 2026 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EgyptAir announced on Thursday, the cancellation of its flight scheduled for Friday, from Cairo to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris. This decision comes at the request of the French Civil Aviation Authority. In a statement, EgyptAir clarified that the French Civil Aviation Authority requested airlines to cancel flights to and from Charles de Gaulle … The post EgyptAir cancels Friday flight to Paris at French authority’s request appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled and Director of the Hong Kong Palace Museum Louis Ng signed a cooperation agreement to organize a major temporary exhibition titled “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums”. The exhibition is scheduled to be held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from November 18, 2025, … The post Egypt, HK Palace Museum to co-host exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s national flag carrier, EgyptAir, has announced the resumption of its direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Beirut, Lebanon. The airline will operate one daily flight, numbered MS709/MS710, with plans to increase frequencies based on demand. The company affirmed that this decision comes in light of the improved stability of air navigation in the … The post EgyptAir resumes direct flights to Beirut and Amman amid regional stability appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EgyptAir announced it would resume flights to Gulf countries – which had been temporarily impacted by recent regional events – with the gradual reopening of several airspaces according to a revised and constantly updating schedule. The company said in an official statement that, “In light of the current developments and events in the region, EgyptAir … The post EgyptAir resumes flights to Gulf countries appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EgyptAir has announced that a number of airspaces in the region have gradually been reopened, pointing to the resumption of flights that were temporarily affected. The resumption of flights shall be in accordance with a revised schedule that is continuously updated, the Egyptian national carrier said in a statement on Monday, June 23, 2025. EgyptAir … The post EgyptAir: Some airspaces gradually reopened, flights to be resumed appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EgyptAir announced the temporary suspension of flights to the entire Gulf region, with the exception of Jeddah, Medina, and Qassim in Saudi Arabia, as a precautionary measure due to regional developments. The Chairman of the EgyptAir Holding Company, Ahmed Adel, stated the company has opened an emergency room in its operations center and is monitoring … The post EgyptAir suspends flights to Gulf region appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EgyptAir announced today, Monday, the cancellation of its flights from Cairo International Airport to cities in the Arabian Gulf, and vice versa, pending the stabilization of the situation in the region. In a statement issued Monday evening, the airline said: “Please be informed that EgyptAir’s Integrated Operations Center is continuously monitoring the situation around the … The post EgyptAir cancels Gulf flights amid regional instability appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s national airline has suspended operations to several cities amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

EgyptAir confirmed the suspension of services to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil airports, effective immediately, pending a return to regional stability. In a statement, the national carrier attributed the decision to “prevailing regional developments and a paramount commitment to passenger well-being.” Affected passengers are kindly requested to consult their reservations by contacting the EgyptAir Call Center.   … The post EgyptAir cancels flights to affected airports until stability returns appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Russian Embassy in Cairo is urging Russian tourists holidaying in Sharm El Sheikh to exercise extreme caution following an Israeli attack on Iran. In a statement posted on its Telegram channel on Friday, the Embassy asked Russian citizens planning to travel to the area to assess the associated risks. “Russian citizens in Sharm El Sheikh … The post Russian Embassy in Cairo urges caution for tourists in Sharm El Sheikh appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has completed the installation and activation of self-service ticketing machines at the Saqqara archaeological site. This initiative aligns with the Ministry’s digital transformation strategy and directives from Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, aimed at enhancing services within archaeological sites and museums, thereby improving the tourist experience through … The post Egypt rolls out digital ticketing across 110 museums and archaeological sites appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Despite facing persistent geopolitical challenges in the region, Egypt’s tourism sector has experienced a notable increase in visitor arrivals, as reported by the Egyptian Cabinet. According to data from the Egyptian government’s Media Center, tourist arrivals to the country saw a 25 percent increase during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period … The post Egypt’s tourism sees 25% surge in early 2025, defying regional challenges appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Sharm El Sheikh has officially become Egypt’s first city to be recognized as a “Green City” by the global Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) network. This significant achievement was announced by Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad, alongside South Sinai Governor Khaled Fouda and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Gimar Deeb. The designation marks the culmination of Sharm … The post Sharm El Sheikh designated as Egypt’s first green city by ICLEI appeared first on Egypt Independent.

CAIRO, May 29 (MENA) – The foreign ministry’s official spokesperson Thursday stressed that rumors about seizing St. Catherine’s Monastery and its affiliated land are completely unfounded. The spokesperson made the remarks in response to a query by MENA regarding a court ruling issued on May 28, concerning the land surrounding St. Catherine’s Monastery. “Upon reviewing … The post St. Catherine’s Monastery, archaeological sites protected: Foreign Ministry appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez will launch her highly anticipated “UP ALL NIGHT: LIVE IN 2025” World Tour with a live performance at Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh on July 4, 2025. As an exclusive benefit, guests staying at Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh, Club Privé by Rixos Sharm El Sheikh, Rixos Premium Seagate, and Rixos … The post Global superstar Jennifer Lopez chooses Sharm El Sheikh for “UP ALL NIGHT” World Tour launch appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian presidency has reaffirmed its full commitment to preserving the unique and sacred religious status of St. Catherine’s Monastery in South Sinai, ensuring this status remains untouched. In a statement released Thursday evening, the Egyptian presidency stressed that the recent judicial ruling regarding the monastery reinforces this status and aligns with what President Abdel … The post Egypt pledges full protection for historic St. Catherine’s Monastery appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has warned of a heatwave across the country on Monday due to a hot air mass. Weather maps predict that the heat wave will break on the northwestern sector near the cities of Salloum and Marsa Matrouh, while the hot air mass will continue to dominate the cities of Lower … The post Heat wave strikes Egypt on Monday, temperatures as high as 43C in Luxor and Aswan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A fire broke out on a tourist boat in Hurghada on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, during docking procedures, RT Arabic reported. Emergency crews quickly doused the flames, fortunately reporting no casualties. Red Sea Security Director, Hassan Abdel Aziz, was notified that a tourist boat had caught fire while mooring at a prominent hotel marina on … The post Tourist boat catches fire in Hurghada – investigation underway appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Israel’s Channel 12 reported on Monday a strange incident involving a Korean tourist swimming from Sinai, Egypt, to Eilat, Israel, after previously being denied entry into the country. The Hebrew website Mako reported that the Korean tourist attempted to swim to Eilat via Egypt. Under the headline “We’ve never seen anything like this before,” the … The post Korean tourist attempts to swim to Israel from Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt has officially declared seven missing people, including five foreigners, dead after a tourist boat capsized off Egypt’s Red Sea coast in November. A decree published in the official gazette on Sunday by the country's prime minister deemed two British and two Polish tourists, along with a German person and two Egyptians dead. The boat, the Sea Story, capsized in November near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip. It was struck by high waves and sank in five to seven minutes. Four bodies were recovered at the time. Officials said the boat had passed its last safety inspection eight months earlier with no technical issues reported.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak stressed on Sunday, 18-5-2025, that choosing the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh among the top 15 global tourist destinations for summer 2025 reflects the scale of accomplishments achieved by the State in the tourism sector. The Mastercard Economics Institute recently named Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh among the … The post South Sinai Governor: Sharm El Sheikh’s global ranking reflects tourism achievements appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A Kazakh tourist was killed and two others were injured on Sunday after an advertising billboard collapsed inside International Departure, Terminal II at the Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport on Sunday. The passengers were waiting to board their flight to Astana on SCAT flight DV 2570. The passengers were immediately transferred to Sharm el-Sheikh International Hospital … The post Tourist dies after billboard collapses at Sharm el-Sheikh Airport appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt welcomed 3.9 million tourists during the first quarter of 2025, marking a 25% year-on-year increase, according to press statements by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sharif Fathi, CNN Arabic reported. The minister affirmed that this growth reflects the increasing confidence in the Egyptian tourist destination despite the geopolitical challenges facing the region. Tourism experts … The post Egypt’s tourism roars: 25% surge in Q1 2025, millions more expected appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Iran’s Minister of Tourism and Culture Reza Salehi Amiri said that Egypt and Iran have entered a new phase of  bilateral relations, following the historic meeting between President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Iranian counterpart during the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation In this exclusive interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm, the minister explained that efforts are … The post Iranian Tourism Minister talks boosting mutual tourism and Egypt’s vital regional role in exclusive interview appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt has been ranked among top three best-selling summer tourist destinations, with a major Russian tour operator announcing a significant increase in its flight program, Turprom reported. The FUN&SUN travel company will operate a fleet of aircraft to Egypt during the summer from 12 Russian cities simultaneously. According to travel industry experts, demand for summer … The post Russian tourist demand for Egypt soars 300% this summer appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed the state’s strong commitment to supporting tourism by providing all necessary foundations to enhance, develop, and advance this vital industry. This statement came during a meeting he held to review proposed measures for facilitating the registration and entry of global brands into the Egyptian market. The meeting was attended by … The post PM reviews measures to facilitate entry of global brands into Egyptian market to support tourism appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt begins enforcing new summer closing times for commercial stores, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, shopping malls, workshops, and artisanal businesses on Friday, aligning with daylight saving time. Closing Times for Shops and Malls Shops and commercial malls will operate daily from 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM. However, on Thursdays, Fridays, as well as during official holidays … The post New summer hours in Egypt: Shops, malls, restaurants set revised closing times appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The safari boat “Fire Bird” was involved in a collision with fossilized coral reefs in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh city in Egypt on Sunday, while sailing from Hurghada city towards Dahab, passing through Sharm El Sheikh, for the purpose of enjoying a safari trip. The collision resulted in water entering the boat. … The post Fourteen rescued after safari boat accident near Sharm El Sheikh appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Several Egyptian governorates have witnessed intensive inspection campaigns carried out by the regulatory bodies of the Food Safety Authority and the Ministry of Supply, resulting in the closure of a number of branches of well-known dessert chains, Sada al-Balad reported. In Gharbia Governorate, five branches of the “Balaben” chain in Tanta city were closed after … The post Famous restaurants and dessert chains shut down across Egypt in food safety crackdown appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Former King of Egypt, Ahmed Fuad II, celebrated his visit with his son to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in the Fustat area of ​​Cairo. The former King and his son, Mohamed Ali Farouk, visited the NMEC, accompanied on their tour by al-Tayyeb Abbas, the museum’s director. The son of the former King … The post Photos: Former King of Egypt celebrates his visit to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Cabinet’s Spokesperson Mohamed al-Homosany said that Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has discussed plans revitalizing the Nazlet al-Semman area as a tourist destination. Homosany added in a statement on Sunday that the most prominent demands of the area’s residents for revitalizing the Nazlet al-Semman area were addressed, including integration with the Pyramids area, promoting … The post Egypt reviews plan to revive Nazlet al-Semman as tourist destination appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sharif Fathy continued his monitoring of visitor traffic in the Giza Pyramids area for the third consecutive day since the commencement of the trial operation of the services development project within the archaeological site. This project is being implemented by Orascom Pyramids for Entertainment Services. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and … The post Videos: Egypt’s Tourism Minister stresses smooth visitor experience at Pyramids amid trial run appeared first on Egypt Independent.

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron in a tour of Khan el-Khalili in Old Cairo, Al Qahera News TV channel reported on Sunday. Some citizens took photos with the two leaders. Earlier in the day, Macron arrived in Cairo on a three-day official visit to Egypt. The post Sisi accompanies France’s Macron in tour of Cairo appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Cairo police revealed the details behind a German tourist falling to his death from the 30th floor of a famous hotel in downtown Cairo. The victim, 87 years old, lost his balance and fell from a great height. The chief of the Bulaq Abul-Ela Police Station received a report on Friday from the management of … The post Elderly German tourist falls to death at famous hotel in downtown Cairo appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), participated in the Museum Summit 2025 held in Hong Kong,China under the theme “Going Beyond.” The event was held in partnership with the Guimet Museum – National Museum of Asian Art (France). Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy … The post Photos: Egypt joins Museum Summit in Hong Kong for the first time appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A Joint Egyptian-French archaeological mission, comprising the Conservation and Registration Sector of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, the French National Center for Scientific Research, and the Sorbonne University, have announced several new archaeological discoveries around the Ramesseum Temple on the West Bank of Luxor. These discoveries include several tombs dating back to the Third Intermediate … The post Archaeologists announce new discoveries at Luxor’s Ramesseum Temple appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Up to 175,000 Egyptian and foreign visitors visited museums and archaeological sites during the first two days of Eid. The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled, explained that these numbers reflect an increase in inbound tourism to Egypt’s cultural destinations, and showcases the keenness of local Egyptians of all age groups … The post Tourist sites welcome 175,000 Egyptian and foreign visitors during first two days of Eid al-Fitr appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A sightseeing submersible with 45 passengers onboard encountered distress 1km off the coast Read Full Article at RT.com

The vessel was said to be carrying more than 40 tourists near the Red Sea resort of Hurghada.

The vessel was carrying around 45 people of multiple nationalities on a tourist excursion.

Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh al-Hefny praised the high level of competence and advanced global ranking of EgyptAir pilots thanking them for their efforts and dedication. In a speech on Monday 24/3/2025 – during an annual Iftar banquet of the Egyptian Airlines Pilots Association – delivered on his behalf by Montaser Manaa, Deputy Minister of … The post Aviation Minister hails efficiency of EgyptAir pilots appeared first on Egypt Independent.

An eight-year-old girl was killed and eight people were injured in a stampede at the Old Mosque in al-Awamiya district of Luxor early Tuesday morning. Panic erupted among worshipers during Tahajjud prayer after smoke rose from a courtyard adjacent to the mosque. Eyewitnesses said that women worshipers first saw the smoke, leading them to believe … The post Stampede kills child at Luxor Mosque after false fire alarm appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EgyptAir, in collaboration with the National Council for Women, is set to celebrate Egyptian Women’s Day by offering a 25 percent discount for all-female travelers on international flights from Egypt on March 16-17 only for travel dates until April 15. Booking available through EgyptAir sales offices, or calling center 1717 from mobile phones or 090070000 … The post EgyptAir offers up 25% discount for female travelers on Egyptian Women’s Day appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A tourist ship carrying 28 tourists of various nationalities on a Nile River cruise ran aground on Saturday in Aswan Governorate, southern Upper Egypt. The Aswan Operations Room received a notification of the incident occurring at the Mansouriya Marina in Kom Ombo. Authorities in the governorate successfully deployed the necessary equipment to move the tourist … The post Nile cruise goes wrong after tourist boat runs aground in Aswan appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt is the most variable tourism destination worldwide in 2025, said member of the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers Hossam Hazaa. Speaking to Nile News TV channel, he said good marketing for the Pyramids of Giza plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) contributes to boosting hotel investment in this area. He also highlighted Egypt’s … The post Egypt is world’s most variable tourism destination in 2025 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A 4.19 magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of Aqaba region Thursday, impacting areas across multiple countries. The quake, which occurred at 1:42 pm Cairo time, was felt by residents as far as 131 kilometers north of Sharm El-Sheikh, according to Taha Rabah, head of the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG). The NRIAG … The post 4.19 earthquake hits Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Thursday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Balancing budget and wanderlust, Germans plan careful 2025 summer trips amid economic headwinds, the German newspaper merkur.de reveals. According to the current travel report from HolidayCheck, bookings are currently cautious, but demand will increase in the first half of the year, says Christian Kaschner, Vice President of Tourism at HolidayCheck, after many organizers responded and … The post Egypt a top choice for German tourists seeking affordable holidays appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The world is awaiting the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a significant turning point in the journey to explore the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization. This colossal cultural edifice, located near the Giza Pyramids, houses a unique collection of artifacts and treasures that tell stories from Egypt’s history spanning across the ages. With … The post How is Egypt preparing for the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Local Development, Khaled Qassem on Saturday revealed the working hours for shops and restaurants during Ramadan 2025. During a telephone interview with al-Hayat satellite channel, Qassem said that the working hours of shops and restaurants during the month of Ramadan have been extended until two am, while the “take … The post Working hours for Egypt’s shops and restaurants during Ramadan 2025 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Archaeologist Mostafa Waziri elaborated on the specifics of the spiritual tourism done at certain Egyptian archaeological sites, amid religious concerns that they are demonic in nature. During an interview with the “Tafasil” (Details) program on Sada El Balad 2 channel, Mostafa Waziri spoke about a type of tourism where visitors from all over the world, … The post Archaeologist assures that spiritual tourism in Egypt’s archaeological sites is not ‘demonic’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Control Center for the National Emergency and Safety Network in Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt, on Sunday announced successfully floating the tourist vessel Movenpick Egypt and resuming its progress after it ran aground in front of the Atonian Museum, east of the Nile in Minya. Minya Governor Emad Kedwani, followed the process of moving … The post Tourist ship Movenpick Egypt resumes its journey to Cairo appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Minister of Public Business Sector Mohamed Shemi started a tour on Saturday 15/2/2025 in a number of companies and factories affiliated to the ministry in southern Upper Egypt. The tour comes within the framework of continuous field visits to follow up on the track of work in the industrial and productive facilities in companies affiliated … The post Public Business Sector Minister starts tour in number of factories, companies in Upper Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

How a tradition that started off as a way to find a partner became a day for the industry to celebrate itself.

The International Spanish-Egyptian Congress for Tourism, Hospitality, and Heritage (ISECT) has contributed to promoting cooperation between the two countries in the fields of tourism and culture, said Ambassador Wafaa Bassim, the member of the of National Council on Women (NCW) and rapporteur of its foreign affairs committee. The ambassador, in statements to Nile News satellite … The post NCW: Spanish-Egyptian Tourism Congress contributed to promoting cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A report by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities stated that incoming tourism to Egypt saw growth rates rise to 15.78 million tourists during 2024. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly assured that the tourism sector receives great attention from the state, noting that efforts are in place to achieve the government’s target goal of 30 million … The post Egypt saw highest rate of incoming tourism in 2024: Report appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy held a series of meetings with representatives of Turkey’s travel agencies and airlines to discuss ways of increasing flights between Egyptian and Turkish cities. The post Tourism min. discusses increasing flights between Egyptian, Turkish cities appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Several international booking sites, such as TripAdvisor, have ranked Egypt as one of the most important  destinations for safari tourism. This is due to its stunning colorful deserts and mountainous regions. In addition, there are many beautiful oases interspersed amidst the mountains, guaranteeing fun and adventure for tourists who love safari trips. This has led … The post Egypt one of the most important Safari Tourism destinations in the world: Global booking sites appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt has implemented a national strategy for tourism development in order to maximize the sector’s enormous potential. The state has been eager to enhance its international competitiveness by highlighting its unique tourist destinations and archaeological assets, putting it as one of the most diverse tourist destinations in the world. It also seeks to expand the … The post Egypt aims to become the most diverse tourist destination in the world appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The investigative authorities decided on Wednesday to detain the driver accused of harassing a Chinese tourist in Sharm El-Sheikh for 15 days pending investigation, subject to renewal. The security forces arrested the suspect, who works as a taxi driver in Sharm El-Sheikh, after a video circulated on social media showing him asking the Chinese tourist, … The post Sharm El-Sheikh taxi driver detained for 15 days following harassment accusation made by tourist appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The investigative authorities decided on Wednesday to detain the driver accused of harassing a Chinese tourist in Sharm El-Sheikh for 15 days pending investigation, subject to renewal. The security forces arrested the suspect, who works as a taxi driver in Sharm El-Sheikh, after a video circulated on social media showing him asking the Chinese tourist, … The post Sharm El-Sheikh taxi driver detained for 15 days following harassment accusation made by Chinese tourist appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Ministry of Aviation on Tuesday issued a statement after a hot air balloon that was carrying foreign tourists in Luxor Governorate, southern Upper Egypt was forced to make an emergency landing. The ministry said that during the operation of hot air balloon flights in the Luxor area on Tuesday, one of the flights … The post Egyptian Aviation Ministry issues statement following hot air balloon incident in Luxor appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Tuesday during his speech with members of the specialized advisory committees that Egypt seeks to “attract 30 million tourists in 2030.” He explained that Egypt originally aimed to reach 18 million tourists last year, which was hampered by regional issues. “We were only able to achieve 15 million … The post Egypt aims to attract 30 million tourists in 2030: Prime Minister appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The African-Asian Union (AFASU) has named Luxor city as the “First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage”. The award came after the final selection and competition with Kyoto, Japan, where Luxor city won unanimously by the Supreme International Committee of AFASU Golden Awards, which consists of 42 members and representatives from all international and … The post Luxor named ‘First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage’: African-Asian Union appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The African-Asian Union (AFASU) has named Luxor city as the “First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage”. The award came after the final selection and competition with Kyoto, Japan, where Luxor city won unanimously by the Supreme International Committee of AFASU Golden Awards, which consists of 42 members and representatives from all international and … The post African-Asian Union names Luxor ‘First World Capital of Culture, History and Heritage’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy met with tour operators in Spain to discuss some of the spiritual tourism destinations available in Egypt, including the Great Transfiguration Project, St. Catherine City, and the Holy Family Path Journey. Fathy’s meetings came during his current visit to the Spanish capital Madrid, at the Egyptian pavilion … The post Egypt promotes its tourism destinations with Spain appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Governor of South Sinai Khaled Mubarak said resolving the issues facing investors in all sectors, especially the tourism industry, is on top of his priorities, given the critical importance of promoting the tourism sector that offers thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities. The governor made the remarks during a meeting on Friday 17/1/2025 with … The post S. Sinai governor probes with Investors Association tourist attraction proposals in Sharm appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt has topped the list of favorable tourist destinations for Russian tourists reflecting strength of relations between Egypt and Russia, member of the Egyptian Tourism Federation (ETF) Hossam Hazaa said Tuesday. The ETF member said in statements to “Good Morning Egypt Program” that the hotel occupancy rates have witnessed a remarkable increase of tourists from … The post ETF: Egypt tops tourists destination for Russians appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt is witnessing rapid growth in international tourism, surpassing Morocco and Tunisia, according to the website Statista. Egypt took the lead at African tourism in 2023 with 14.9 million foreign tourists, ahead of Morocco with 14.5 million and Tunisia with 9.4 million. This increase has not only raised Egypt’s international standing, but also boosted its … The post Egypt now leading tourist destination in Africa with roughly 14.9 million tourists: Statista appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Egyptian Cabinet’s Information Center has categorically denied rumors circulating on social media and in certain media outlets regarding the government’s alleged intention to sell the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The center emphasized that the museum remains under state ownership. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Information Center clarified that recent claims about the … The post Egypt denies rumors of selling the Grand Egyptian Museum appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Monday to follow up on the progress of development work in the areas surrounding the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and preparations for its opening. At the beginning of the meeting, the Prime Minister indicated that Monday’s meeting is to follow up on the latest developments in … The post Egypt finalizes plans for Grand Egyptian Museum opening appeared first on Egypt Independent.

A member of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority’s Media Center, Manar Ghanem, said that the country will be exposed to a low pressure system starting on Sunday. During a phone-in with the CBC satellite channel, Ghanem anticipates moderate to heavy rainfall, with possible thunderstorms, on Sunday and Monday on the northern coasts, with the potential for … The post Chill weather grips Egypt, falling as low as -2C in St. Catherine appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport bore a safe emergency landing of a Russian Ural Airlines Airbus A321 on Friday evening. The airport received a report from the pilot of the plane – which was heading from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to Yekaterinburg Airport in Russia with 236 passengers on board – that there was a technical … The post Photos: Russian passenger plane makes safe emergency landing at Sharm el-Sheikh Airport appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt’s tourism sector has achieved record-breaking revenues in the past eleven months, exceeding $14 billion, a 7.8 percent increase, the highest on record, the Mubasher Pulse website reported. Saudi tourists alone spent approximately $1.5 billion, equivalent to more than 75 billion Egyptian pounds. This success was driven by an increase in the number of tourists … The post Unprecedented revenues: Saudi tourists spent LE75 billion in Egypt in 2024 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

During the weekly press conference, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced promising figures regarding the number of incoming tourists for the past year. Madbouly stated that the number of tourists visiting Egypt reached up to 15.7 million in 2024, adding that if it weren’t for regional events the number of tourists could have reached 18 … The post Approximately 15.7 million tourists visited Egypt in 2024 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities Sherif al-Sherbiny and Governor of South Sinai Khaled Mubarak on Monday inspected the upgrade work being done against flood hazards on the St. Catherine Airport Road – Nabi Saleh checkpoint, which covers a length of nine km. The minister and the governor toured the implementation site of the … The post Housing Minister inspects upgrade work done at St. Catherine Airport Road appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".

One tourist was killed and another was injured in a shark attack in Egypt's Marsa Alam resort, according to a statement from the environment ministry on Sunday. The nationalities of the tourists were not disclosed.

Under the title ‘Top 50 Destinations to Travel to in 2025,’ the American travel and leisure magazine, Travel + Leisure, published a photo report featuring a list of these destinations, describing them as worth visiting in the coming year. The city of Luxor was among the most distinguished destinations for cultural tourism. The report noted … The post Luxor city and Grand Egyptian Museum among most recommended destinations by foreign media outlets appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Chairman of the General Federation of Tourism Chambers Hossam al-Shaer said Monday that Egypt eyes a surge in the flow of tourists to 30 million by to 2030. A joint plan should be outlined with all ministries and bodies concerned, Shaer said in an interview with Nile News. Shaer said his Federation works closely with … The post Egypt seeking to lure 30 million tourists by 2030 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Chairman of the General Federation of Tourism Chambers Hossam al-Shaer said Monday that Egypt eyes a surge in the flow of tourists to 30 million by to 2030. A joint plan should be outlined with all ministries and bodies concerned, Shaer said in an interview with Nile News. Shaer said his Federation works closely with … The post Egypt seeking to lure 30mn tourists by 2030 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

EgyptAir has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Cairo and Beirut after a three-month suspension. In a statement, the company explained that in light of the stabilization of the situation in the sisterly country of Lebanon, EgyptAir is pleased to announce the resumption of its direct flights between Cairo and Beirut after a … The post EgyptAir resumes flights to Lebanon after a 3-month halt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Forty-six passengers, including six children, miraculously escaped death after a massive fire engulfed a bus they were traveling in on the western desert road in Luxor Governorate, Egypt. The bus was carrying passengers from Cairo to eastern Sudan. Major General Mohamed El-Sawy, Assistant Minister of Interior and Director of Luxor Security, received a report from … The post 46 passengers miraculously escape death after massive bus fire in Luxor appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has urged visitors to museums and archaeological sites to ensure that they book their electronic tickets exclusively through the ministry’s official websites. On its official Facebook page, the ministry has recently specified the official websites for booking museum entrance tickets Book tickets to museums and archaeological sites under the … The post Egypt’s Tourism Ministry urges visitors to book tickets online for archaeological sites appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Red Sea resorts have experienced a significant surge in tourism as the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations approach. These resorts are offering a variety of entertainment programs throughout the day, with cultural, musical, and recreational activities. The Marketing Director of a major tourism group, Mohamed Eid, confirmed that Hurghada is witnessing a rise … The post Over 15,000 tourists arrive at Marsa Alam and Hurghada airports in a 24-hour period appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The General Authority for Tourism Promotion participated in the 15th Kuwaiti Week in Egypt organized by the Kuwait embassy in Cairo under the rubric “Kuwait in Egypt”. The authority presented a distinguished pavilion including publicity on the different Egyptian touristic destinations, including unique tourism products launched by the ministry to shed light on the beauty … The post Tourism ministry participates in Kuwait Week in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

In a move aimed at enhancing the tourism experience and ensuring the health and safety of visitors, Egypt’s Senate has approved a proposal to make health insurance mandatory for all tourists entering the country. The proposal, introduced by Senator Hayam Farouk, aims to create a safer and healthier tourism environment by providing foreign visitors with … The post Egypt considers implementing mandatory health insurance for tourists appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Chairman of the Tourism Authority Amr al-Qadi said Tuesday that Poland ranks fifth among markets exporting tourists to Egypt. This increase in the flow of tourism from this market is very much related to a rise in the number of flights from Poland to different tourist destinations in Egypt, Qadi said during his participation in … The post Chairman of Tourism Authority says Poland 5th exporter of tourists to Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Sea Story ship with 45 people on board, including foreign tourists, was in the middle of a diving trip when contact was lost; 28 tourists and crew were rescued alive, the search for the rest continues

US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa said the US has invested $3.6 billion over the past 45 years to support Egypt’s efforts for modernizing water and sanitation infrastructure, which help provide clean water and sanitation servicers to over 25 million citizens. Mustafa made the remarks during the opening ceremony of water purification plant in Hanady … The post Water purification plant in Luxor symbolizes US-Egypt enduring partnership: US amb. appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Luxor Governor Abdel-Muttalib Amara and US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa opened Monday an exhibit titled: “Jimmy Carter: 100 Years of Uniting Peoples” at the Misr Public Library in Luxor. In press statements, Mustafa said that the event offers an important opportunity to highlight the strong ties between the US and Egypt. She expressed her … The post Luxor governor, US amb. open “Jimmy Carter: 100 Years of Uniting Peoples” exhibit appeared first on Egypt Independent.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak asserted the importance of international partnerships to boost tourism infrastructure and provide investment opportunities to contribute to creating new job opportunities and support sustainable development in the region. This came during a meeting with Founder and CEO of Goldenport Group Paris Dragnis as part of Mubarak’s official visit to Greece. … The post South Sinai, Greek company discuss maritime, tourism investments appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy discussed in a meeting in London with CEOs of a group of major foreign airlines, ways of operating further flights to Egyptian tourist destinations. The post Tourism min. discusses operating further flights to Egyptian tourist destinations appeared first on Egypt Independent.

South Sinai Governor Khaled Mubarak on Friday denied rumors claiming that plans are in place to demolish or move St. Catherine’s Monastery. The governor stated that these reports are nothing but rumors and slander. During a phone interview with TV host Amr Adib on the “al-Hekaya” (The Story) show on MBC Masr, Mubarak said that: … The post Sinai Governor slams rumors of plans to demolish St. Catherine’s Monastery appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Direct flights to new resorts in Northern Egypt are set to be launched, potentially offering an alternative to popular European destinations. The topic of organizing flights to El Alamein has reached government discussions following a meeting between the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency, Dmitry Yadrov, and the Egyptian Ambassador to Moscow, Nazih al-Najjari. … The post Egypt and Russia discuss North Coast tourism plans for next summer appeared first on Egypt Independent.