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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 […]

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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, […]

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“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 […]

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Operations Begin on the East Nile Monorail Connecting Cairo and the New Capital

In Cairo, on 20 March, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated the East Nile Monorail, which is 56.5 km. It acts as a green transit link, especially designed to reduce congestion on the road and overall improve the quality of daily community for the general public.  The Cairo Monorail has two major lines: one is the […]

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The Guardian: Sharm & Hurghada Safe to Visit Now

Under the title “Relaxation and Adventure – Where can you find the best of them in Egypt, Mexico and the Canary Islands?”, the British newspaper “The Guardian” advised its readers to visit 3 tourist destinations where there is the possibility of relaxation and adventure, including Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada in Egypt. They said that with […]

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Egypt Announces Increase in Emergency Tourist Visa Fee from $25 to $30

The tourism authorities of Egypt and its chambers have agreed on the increase of the entry fee of the emergency tourist visa. Which is $25 for a tourist visa is now $30; that came into effect on Sunday, 1 March 2026.   It is the official decision made by the authorities to streamline the process of […]

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