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Sharm el-Sheikh wins safest tourist destination award
February 28, 2024
Sharm el-Sheikh wins safest tourist destination award
The Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh won the African-Asian Union (AFASU) Golden Award for the Safest Tourist Destination…
Dubai breaks its own record: International arrivals jump 19.4% in 2023
February 8, 2024
Dubai breaks its own record: International arrivals jump 19.4% in 2023
Dubai welcomed more tourists than ever before in 2023, attracting 17.15 million international overnight visitors over the course of the…
Egypt ranks amongst top 10 most searched countries on Google for travel
February 1, 2024
Egypt ranks amongst top 10 most searched countries on Google for travel
The Center for Support and Decision-Making, affiliated with the Egyptian Cabinet, announced a report on Egypt being amongst the top…
‘Wild, beautiful, untrodden:’ The epic hiking trails emerging in Saudi Arabia
January 31, 2024
‘Wild, beautiful, untrodden:’ The epic hiking trails emerging in Saudi Arabia
Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control…
Russian tourism ranks first in Sharm el-Sheikh
January 28, 2024
Russian tourism ranks first in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh topped the list of favored tourist destinations for Russians, followed by English and Italian tourists in the winter…
Photos: In an unprecedented feat, Dubai clinches the ultimate travel crown for three years in a row
January 15, 2024
Photos: In an unprecedented feat, Dubai clinches the ultimate travel crown for three years in a row
Dubai has cemented its status as the world’s top travel destination, claiming the number one spot in TripAdvisor’s coveted awards…
EgyptAir’s first flight to Misrata, Libya, takes off January 25
January 13, 2024
EgyptAir’s first flight to Misrata, Libya, takes off January 25
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EgyptAir Holding Company, Yehia Zakaria, announced that the company will begin…
What are the safest seats on a plane in case of an accident?
January 11, 2024
What are the safest seats on a plane in case of an accident?
What makes a plane seat safe? TIME magazine published a study several years ago looking into just that, and found…
Saudi Arabia announces new transit visa for Umrah – here’s all you need to know
January 7, 2024
Saudi Arabia announces new transit visa for Umrah – here’s all you need to know
The ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia announced a transit visit service for those arriving by air, to…
Siwa ranks among 15 best resorts to visit in 2024: UNWTO
January 3, 2024
Siwa ranks among 15 best resorts to visit in 2024: UNWTO
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) revealed its list of the best tourist villages in 2023, with Egypt’s Siwa Oasis listed…