Travel in Egypt

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed that the sector’s contribution to Egypt’s GDP grew almost 24% last year to reach a record E£953BN - nearly 21% ahead of the previous peak.

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Jul 19, 2024 • 7 min read

It just got easier to visit the «world’s greatest open-air museum.»  Luxor, Egypt is known for its massive historical temples, the nearby Valley of the Kings, stone statues, and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Now, thanks to a newly introduced flight route from low-cost carrier easyJet, travelers to the region will have direct access from London's Gatwick airport.

One of the most powerful real estate developers in the Gulf is partnering with the Indonesian government to boost its tourism sector.

Swissôtel opens its first all-inclusive resort in Sharm El Sheikh, offering luxurious amenities, diverse dining options, and thrilling entertainment for a memorable family experience in a stunning desert and seaside setting.

Turkish Airlines begins daily flights between Istanbul and Turin, enhancing its Italian network and global reach as its 349th destination.

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In the first half of 2024, Egypt’s tourism sector revenues grew by 5% to $6.6 billion, compared to $6.3 billion in the same period of 2023. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt received 7.069 million tourists from January to June 2024, surpassing the previous year’s 7.062 million tourists. This marks a slight 0.1% increase from 2023.

flynas launched its first direct flight from Riyadh to El-Alamein, expanding its network with new summer destinations and increasing Saudi-Egypt connectivity.

APG expands its GSSA partnership with Air Tanzania to 13 new markets, enhancing the airline’s global presence and sales network.

Original Diving launches Short Break Dives to the Azores, Iceland, Gozo, Oman, and Egypt, offering divers quick, enriching underwater adventures paired with unique local experiences.

India is emerging as an important source market for tourism for Middle Eastern nations.

Another month, another story about a destination cracking down on the short-term rental market.

According to official reports, last year shared airport transfers exceeded 2 million in top destinations such as Cancun, Riviera Maya, Paris, Orlando, the Balearic Islands, Greek Islands, Miami, and Phuket. Servantrip, the world’s leading B2B tours, activities and transfer platform, announces that this summer the trend will continue to rise, underscoring the growing popularity and demand for shared transfer services among travellers.

Hideyasu Kiyomoto, the mayor of Himeji City in Japan, this week proposed a significant price hike for foreign tourists visiting Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Currently, the entry fee is JPY 1,000 (about $6) for all, but the mayor suggested increasing it to around $30 for foreigners, while locals would pay $5. 

This summer, embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt’s architectural marvels, historical sites, cultural treasures and beach adventures with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. From the ancient 5000-year-old pyramids in Cairo, Mediterranean shores in Alexandria, and the Red Sea adventures in Sharm El Sheikh, Four Seasons Egypt properties invite guests to explore this iconic destination in luxury.