News Category: Egypt Travel News

Cairo Metro Line 4 Tunnelling Set to Begin in Fustat by Mid-April

Cairo Metro Line 4 Tunnelling Set to Begin in Fustat by Mid-April

The Ministry of Transport on Monday has announced that excavation of the first tunnel is set to begin in mid-April. Egyptian transport organizations are assembling two tunnel boring machines, which potentially will be used for the second section of Phase I of Cairo Metro Line 4.  This step by the government is going to mark […]

Tourist taking a photo at a historic mosque in Islamic Cairo, Egypt

After the “Islamabad breakthrough”: Egyptian tourism is preparing for a record jump following the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran

The tourism and economic circles in Egypt witnessed a state of cautious optimism that quickly turned into intense action plans, following the official announcement that the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, and the start of direct negotiations in the Pakistani capital. This geopolitical development, […]

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Cairo Airport Records 9% Passenger Growth in First Quarter of 2026

The new height for Cairo International Airport is in the first quarter of 2026, as it has recorded a rise in passengers by 9% in comparison to the records of previous years. This passenger traffic increase shows the improved position of Cairo Airport on the global level. According to the reports and numbers, the airport […]

EgyptAir Expands U.S. Routes with Direct Flights to Los Angeles and Chicago

EgyptAir Expands U.S. Routes with Direct Flights to Los Angeles and Chicago

Air travel in Egypt has taken a significant step in connecting the Middle East to North America. EgyptAir has announced the launch of new routes from Cairo International Airport to Los Angeles and Chicago. This step is significantly taken for its global expansion, as these two major routes will allow US citizens to travel easily […]

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Rixos Group launches its first hotel in the heart of Cairo

This evening, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, witnessed the signing ceremony of the “Rixos and Rixos Living – World Trade Center in Cairo” project agreement between the World Trade Center Cairo Company and Rixos Hospitality Egypt for Hotel and Resorts Management, in a step that represents the entry of the Rixos brand for […]

Camel ride in front of the Giza Pyramids during a Nile Cruisen Egypt tour

How has Egyptian tourism withstood the winds of regional crises?

Despite the clouds covering the skies of the Middle East, and the recent escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, the global tourism compass still points strongly towards the “The Protected Land” In a new confirmation of the flexibility of this vital sector, the General Assembly of the Federation of Tourism Chambers revealed that inbound […]

Interior of the Great Pyramid of Giza showing narrow passages and the King’s Chamber during a guided tour by Nile Cruisen Egypt

Egypt Launches Tourism Roadshow Across 4 German Cities

The Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority organized a tourist convoy in the German market in cooperation with the tour operator DER Touristik (DERTOUR), with the aim of enhancing demand for Egyptian tourist destinations and supporting tourist traffic coming from this important market during the coming period. The caravan activities were held in 4 German cities: Magdeburg, […]

Egypt tourism campaign showcasing the Pyramids of Giza, Nile River cruise, and ancient temples

“Egyptian Tourism” participates in the Holiday World exhibition in Prague

The Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority participated in the 34th session of the International Tourism Exhibition Holiday World, which was held in the Czech capital, Prague, and is considered one of the largest professional and public exhibitions in the Czech Republic and Central and Eastern Europe. In conjunction with its participation in the exhibition, the Authority, […]

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Cairo Recognized as Africa’s Best City in 2026 Global Index

The capital city of Egypt, Cairo, ranked 42nd in overall rankings and topped the African cities, surpassing Marrakesh, Cape Town, and Lagos on the global index. It also earned a tag as one of the most dynamic cities of the continent under the 2026 global “best city” index. Due to the recent developments and investments […]