Egypt lifted the ban at Sharm El Sheikh Beaches after the resort was closed down as a result of series of ghastly shark attacks. As Egypt fears tourism downturn in the peak season, the authorities believe illegal shark feeding as the reason for the attacks. Egyptian authorities announced on Sunday that the shores will be reopened for tourists at the « Continue Reading »
Egypt should focus on eco-friendly tourism, claims a government official. Egypt should focus on eco-friendly tourism, claims a government official.According to the country’s ministry of tourism, Egypt has seen a substantial rise in visitor numbers and is now a top global holiday destination. However, the country’s tourist minister Zoheir Garrana stressed that it is vital that the industry should take « Continue Reading »
The Egyptian State Tourist Office believes that the ongoing developments within Egypt will not impact on the country’s hospitality. The Egyptian State Tourist Office believes that the ongoing developments within Egypt will not impact on the country’s hospitality.Khaled Ramy, director of the Egyptian State Tourist Office in London, explained that the country is seeing real growth in popularity and this « Continue Reading »
History fans taking flights to Egypt could be tempted to visit the site of a newly discovered statue in Luxor. History fans taking flights to Egypt could be tempted to visit the site of a newly discovered statue in Luxor.Following months of work, archaeologists have confirmed the discovery of part of a 3,400-year-old statue of the pharaoh Amenhotep III – known « Continue Reading »
Egypt could be the ideal destination for those looking to take a dip with sharks, claims a travel writer. Egypt could be the ideal destination for those looking to take a dip with sharks, claims a travel writer.Anna Seaman, writing in the Daily Mail, described her recent trip to Egypt and her experience scuba diving in the southern Red Sea. « Continue Reading »
One travel writer has suggested that people booking flights to Egypt should venture into the desert during their stay. Following a volunteering trip to Egypt, one travel writer has written of her experiences in the Sinai desert.Ann Marie Hourihane described the desert as “a mystical place” after returning from a break to Egypt which saw her help one of the « Continue Reading »
One Red Sea destination has been selected as one of the best places in the world to go for a wild water swim. People booking cheap flights to Egypt who are looking for some adventure during their stay may be interested in a list of some of the world’s best wild water swims.Compiled by the Times, it features one location « Continue Reading »