Articles tagged “egypt”

At first glance EgyptAir's tourism promotion seems to echo the recent tone-deaf efforts of the Syrian Tourism of Ministry, but its attempts to assist flyers still heading to Egypt is commendable given the current state of the country's aviation industry.

Don't expect any good news on Egypt tourism until well into 2014, if that.

The tourism industry in Egypt in in shambles, and this furore will only make it worse.

Considering the changes in the region over the past 18 months, this year's survey results are a positive sign.

The incident comes after a Chinese official’s reminder to residents to mind manners abroad, but cultural behaviors are difficult to control, especially with foreign countries hesitant to make any statement that might slow the influx of the high-spending tourists.

While the presence of extra security certainly makes hotel guests feel safer, articles like this are what keeps visitors far away, and reflect Egypt's bigger problems.

Yes, the situation in Egypt is far from unclear, but you have to give the tourism authorities marks on trying desperately to gets its biggest industry back to normal, at least in media.

Adventurous souls can experience parts of Egypt these days without elbowing their way into sites previously crowded with fellow tourists.

Egypt has enough problems in reviving its tourism business, safety has to be a big priority all around.

Yes, there may be safety along the Nile. But people have become accustomed to feeling absolutely pampered along the way. And they have no interest in changing -- no matter the political climate.