tourism
In new habit, Japan’s Buddhist temples seek slice of foreign tourism boom
Life & Style
January 3, 2016
In new habit, Japan’s Buddhist temples seek slice of foreign tourism boom
Deep in a forest near Japan's western shore, a 13th century Buddhist temple where Steve Jobs once dreamed of becoming…
‘This is Egypt’ tourism campaign prompts mixed reactions on social media
Egypt
January 2, 2016
‘This is Egypt’ tourism campaign prompts mixed reactions on social media
Twenty days have passed since the launching of the #ThisisEgypt hashtag to promote tourism on social media platforms; but interaction…
Al-Masry Al-Youm staff climb Saint Catherine to support tourism
Egypt
December 27, 2015
Al-Masry Al-Youm staff climb Saint Catherine to support tourism
As part of Al-Masry Al-Youm’s tourism promotion initiative, a 40-member team led by famed climber and adventurer Omar Samra climbed…
Hurghada welcomed 8,000 tourists Saturday
Business
December 27, 2015
Hurghada welcomed 8,000 tourists Saturday
Hurghada International Airport received 8,000 European tourists on board 60 separate flights on Saturday. German tourists accounted for the largest number…
300 Egyptian expats hold forum in Egypt to activate tourism
Egypt
December 27, 2015
300 Egyptian expats hold forum in Egypt to activate tourism
A forum of Egyptian expats – who came to spend their new year and Christmas vacations in Egypt – was…
Red Sea resorts celebrate Christmas
Egypt
December 26, 2015
Red Sea resorts celebrate Christmas
Red Sea hotels and resorts celebrated Christmas on Friday evening, in the presence of hundreds of European tourists and the…
Fayoum, Luxor mark annual astronomical phenomenons at ancient temple
Archaeology
December 21, 2015
Fayoum, Luxor mark annual astronomical phenomenons at ancient temple
Sun rays fell perpendicularly on the Ancient Egyptian Karoun Temple in Fayoum and Karnak Temple in Luxor early Monday, an…
Hurghada cooking festival organized to promote tourism
Egypt
December 18, 2015
Hurghada cooking festival organized to promote tourism
"Necessity is the mother of invention," was the slogan raised during the cooking festival in Hurghada, which concluded on Thursday. Chefs…
Yacht harbor to be established between Dahab, Saudi Arabia
Egypt
December 18, 2015
Yacht harbor to be established between Dahab, Saudi Arabia
Dahab in South Sinai is a fun place if you want to relax and enjoy the beauty of simple Bedouin…
Egypt sentences 9 to life for failed attack on temple, tourists
Egypt
December 17, 2015
Egypt sentences 9 to life for failed attack on temple, tourists
An Egypt military court has sentenced nine Egyptians to life in prison for their involvement in a failed attack on…