AROYA Cruises to mark Saudi National Day with special Red Sea voyage
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
AROYA Cruises, a subsidiary of Cruise Saudi and wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), will operate a special five-night cruise from Jeddah on September 22 to mark Saudi National Day.
UAE National Pavilion draws strong visitor interest at Airshow
Wed, 09 Sep 2026
The UAE National Pavilion, largest pavilion at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, attracted big interest from official delegations, decision-makers, industry experts, specialists and visitors on the opening day.
Webook launches Saudi package visa service for seven countries
Sun, 06 Sep 2026
Citizens of India, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Mexico can now apply for a Saudi entry e-visa through Webook.com when booking their travel, following the launch of its Saudi Package Visa service.
Barceló Hotel opens 207-key Occidental Cairo Grand Museum
Thu, 03 Sep 2026
Barceló Hotel Group has opened Occidental Cairo Grand Museum, a 207-key four-star hotel in Cairo, strengthening the Spanish hospitality group’s presence in Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa region.
Egypt’s tourism ambitions call for more flexible airline capacity: KlasJet
Wed, 02 Sep 2026
Egypt’s tourism ambitions are driving airlines to rethink capacity planning, with the country targeting 30 million annual visitors by 2030. As demand fluctuates seasonally, ACMI and wet leasing could offer carriers greater flexibility to manage short-term capacity gaps and growth, according to Justinas Bulka, CEO at KlasJet.
IHG signs first Hotel Indigo branded residences in Egypt
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Mountain View for Development and Real Estate Investment to launch The Residences at Hotel Indigo Mountain View Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s North Coast, marking the global debut of Hotel Indigo branded residences.
UAE, Egypt to gradually expand air services over five years
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
The UAE and Egypt have agreed to gradually expand bilateral air traffic rights over the next five years under a phased framework aimed at meeting rising travel demand, creating new opportunities for airlines and strengthening economic integration between the two countries.
Marriott signs deal for nine hotels, branded residences in Egypt
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
Marriott International has signed a landmark agreement with Misr Italia Properties and People & Places to develop nine hospitality projects across Egypt, adding more than 1,500 hotel rooms and branded residences as the country expands its tourism and real estate sectors.
Egypt announces digital visa-on-arrival system at Cairo Airport
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
Egypt will launch a digital visa-on-arrival system on August 1, 2026, starting at Cairo International Airport before expanding nationwide to modernise entry procedures and enhance the visitor experience.
Accor signs new ibis Hotel project on Egypt’s North Coast
Wed, 22 Jul 2026
Accor and Egyptian real estate developer Trust Contracting and Real Estate Investment Company have signed an agreement to develop ibis North Coast Sidi Kerir, a new 200-key hotel scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2029.
Jazeera Airways expands Egypt network with 16 additional weekly flights
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Jazeera Airways has expanded its Kuwait–Egypt network by adding 16 weekly flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Alexandria, Sohag and Hurghada, increasing its total to 126 direct weekly services.
Modon, Nammos announce Nammos Ras El Hekma for Egypt’s North Coast
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have announced Nammos Ras El Hekma, a luxury North Coast destination featuring 72 residences, 79 hotel units, and integrated retail, wellness, dining and hospitality experiences in Egypt.
Orascom Hotels partners with Tadweera to expand green key in Egypt
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Orascom Hotels Management (OHM) and Tadweera for Green Education will launch the Green Key environmental certification programme in Egypt during a sustainability event at Sheraton Miramar El Gouna on July 10, 2026.
Accor brings ibis Styles, Adagio Original to Port Said
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
Accor has signed a dual-branded hotel project in Port Said with Atlas Integrated Contracting Company, introducing ibis Styles and Adagio Original in Egypt. Opening in 2029, the development will feature ibis Styles Port Said with 180 rooms and Adagio Original Port Said with 100 units.
flynas inaugurates direct flights between Riyadh, Alexandria
Wed, 08 Jul 2026
flynas has inaugurated its first direct flights between Riyadh and Alexandria, Egypt, further expanding air connectivity between Saudi Arabia and regional destinations. The airline will operate three weekly services between Riyadh and Alexandria International Airport.
Hassan Allam wins contract for Ras El Hekma luxury hotel, residences
Mon, 06 Jul 2026
Hassan Allam Holding, a leading engineering and construction company, said one of its key units has secured a contract from Modon Ras El Hekma to build a luxury hospitality and residential project - Montage Hotel and Branded Residences - at Ras El Hekma in Egypt’s North Coast.
Gulf Air celebrates the launch of seasonal flights to El Alamein
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the launch of its seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt, further strengthening air connectivity between the kingdom and Egypt. El Alamein is one of Gulf Air’s summer tourist hubs along with top European hotspots Geneva, Malaga, and Nice.
Swissôtel Resort El Quseir opens in Egypt's Red Sea coast
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
Swissôtel, globally recognised for its vitality-led philosophy and mastery of Swiss hospitality, has announced the opening of Swissôtel Resort El Quseir further expanding its presence along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.
Rixos Hotels Egypt opens second resort in Hurghada
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Rixos Hotels Egypt has opened Rixos Premium Magawish Bay View, a new five-star resort on Egypt’s Red Sea coastline, located beside Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas.
Air Arabia Egypt launches direct Alexandria, Amman flights
Mon, 25 May 2026
Air Arabia Egypt will launch non-stop flights between Alexandria and Amman starting June 15, 2026, connecting Borg Al Arab Airport and Amman Airport with four weekly flights, offering affordable, convenient travel between Egypt and Jordan.
IATA projects up to 3.8pc annual passenger growth in Egypt
Wed, 20 May 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook, forecasting annual passenger demand growth of 3.4% to 3.8% through 2050, while urging government-industry collaboration on infrastructure, regulation, and sustainability initiatives.