Egypt - Tourism

Cairo Airport launches Fast Track service to enhance passenger experience

Cairo Airport Company (CAC) has officially launched its new Fast Track service, which aims to provide a smoother, more comfortable, and efficient travel experience at Cairo International Airport, according to a CAC statement.

No official date yet set for Grand Egyptian Museum opening: Tourism Ministry

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has denied recent claims on digital media platforms that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) will officially open on 4 November 2025, the 103rd anniversary of Tutankhamun’s tomb discovery, clarifying that no official date has yet been set for the inauguration.

Egypt inaugurates Hyatt Centric Cairo West as first art hotel in Africa

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy inaugurated the Hyatt Centric Cairo West Hotel on Wednesday as the first art-focused hotel in Egypt and Africa, featuring a design inspired by contemporary Egyptian art.

Egypt signs $265 mln tourism investment MoU to boost hotel capacity

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $265 million to expand the country's tourism sector by developing new hotel rooms and branded residential units in major tourist destinations.

Capital International Airport welcomes first Smartwings flight from Slovakia

The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the arrival of the first Smartwings flight from Bratislava International Airport in Slovakia to Capital International Airport on Wednesday.

Giza Pyramids' Khufu Restaurant Complex to open for evening visitors starting 12 June

The King Khufu Restaurant Complex at the Giza Plateau will begin welcoming evening visitors from Wednesday, 12 June, with operations launching at 7pm, according to developer Orascom Pyramids Entertainment (OPE).

Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon tours Grand Egyptian Museum

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on Tuesday, expressing his admiration organization and cultural depth he witnessed within the museum.

Two Polish tourists injured in road crash on Safaga–Hurghada Road

Two Polish tourists were injured on Monday in a collision between a private car and a heavy truck on the Safaga–Hurghada highway in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate.

Egypt working round-the-clock for a superb Grand Egyptian Museum opening

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed Sunday the ongoing cooperation and coordination among all relevant entities to ensure the successful organisation of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)'s official opening, scheduled for 3 July.

Final overland tourist Hajj group arrives in Saudi Arabia for 2025 season

The final overland tourist Hajj trip for the 2025 season arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking the completion of Egypt’s overland tourist pilgrim departures for this year’s pilgrimage.

Egypt to launch 'Treasures of the Pharaohs' exhibit in Rome this fall

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Thursday the launch of the Treasures of the Pharaohs Exhibition in Rome from October 2025 to May 2026.

Shark Tank star Robert Herjavec tours Giza Pyramids, GEM

Canadian-Croatian entrepreneur and television personality Robert Herjavec toured the iconic Giza Pyramids of Egypt and the Grand Egyptian Museum with his team on Saturday.

Egypt dedicates entry lanes for African Union nationals at Cairo Int'l Airport

Egypt has dedicated entry lanes for African Union (AU) nationals at Cairo International Airport to ease their entry and reinforce growing ties with Africa, according to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement on Thursday.

Trump adviser hails Grand Egyptian Museum as global showcase of ancient civilization

US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, Massad Boulos, toured the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) this week, describing it as a “global cultural landmark” that reflects the richness of Egypt’s ancient civilization.

Egypt considers underwater museum to showcase sunken cities off Alexandria coast

Egypt is considering building an underwater museum in Abu Qir Bay to display its submerged ancient cities, part of a broader push to turn sunken antiquities into a cultural tourism draw.

Kazakh woman killed after billboard collapses at Sharm El-Sheikh airport

A Kazakh passenger was killed and two others were injured when a large advertising billboard collapsed inside Terminal 2 of Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport on Sunday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced.

Pyramids running trail named world’s most incredible by National Geographic

The Egyptian cabinet celebrated, Sunday, the Pyramids running route claiming the top spot on National Geographic’s list of the world's most incredible running trails.

Pilot visa-on-arrival system at Cairo airport starts in June

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy announced Thursday that the pilot phase of a new visa-on-arrival system will begin at Cairo International Airport in mid-June.

Egypt approves staging Ancient Egypt treasures at Hong Kong Palace Museum expo

The Egyptian cabinet approved on Wednesday organising an international exhibition titled "Ancient Egypt Reveals Itself: Treasures from Egyptian Museums" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum from 18 November 2025 to 31 August 2026.

Grand Egyptian Museum to serve as int'l hub for Egyptology studies: Tourism minister

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy stated that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set for a grand opening on 3 July, will serve as an international hub for research and studies in Egyptology, besides being a venue for displaying antiquities.

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