Today, we often forget just how diverse the Mediterranean region was ethnically, linguistically, and culturally in ancient times. At the height of its territorial expansion during the New Kingdom, the Egyptian empire reached as far north was modern-day Turkey and as far south as modern-day Ethiopia, while the Phoenician empire stretched from what is now […]
“Great Transfiguration” project to turn Mount Sinai into an extended-stay destination
The area around Mount Sinai, known to locals as Jebel Mousa or the Mountain of Moses, is arguably the holiest and most well-known place outside of Jerusalem to the billions of followers of the world’s three largest religions – Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Nestled deep in the mountainous desert that covers most of Egypt’s sparsely […]
Middle East Travel & Tourism announces the release of The Best Hotels of Egypt for 2024
Egypt’s hotel scene has undergone significant changes over the past two years since the last “Best Hotels of Egypt” list was published. As is very often the case in Egypt, changes in leadership, ownership, occupancy trends, budget priorities, staffing levels, and so on can drastically impact the quality of both product and service from year […]
Egypt’s Tourism Arrivals Defy Expectations Despite Challenges and Setbacks throughout 2023
If there is one country in the world that embodies resilience in the face of adversity, it’s Egypt. Despite having been poised for a much-needed breakthrough in setting a tourist arrivals record multiple times over the past five years, one unexpected event after another has held the country back from achieving breakout growth in the […]
International fashion brand Dior unveils its fall men’s collection at Egypt’s Giza Pyramids
In a unique confluence of fashion and history, globally renowned fashion brand Christian Dior unveiled its latest men’s collection against the majestic silhouette of the Giza Pyramids in Egypt with a star-studded fashion show that was set outdoors at night against the backdrop of the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. The clean lines […]
MET&T teams up with EgyptTravelBlog to launch the “Best Hotels of Egypt” list
Egypt is a timeless destination – one in which the scenery and sites, in many ways, have remained unchanged for thousands of years. But for a place with such staying power and permanence, Egypt’s hotel scene is quite the opposite — ever-changing and ever-evolving. In Egypt, new properties are springing up and opening up every […]
Egypt’s ambitious plans to build dozens of modern new cities from scratch
It’s not often that you hear of a country constructing brand new cities from the ground up, but Egypt plans to do precisely this in 45 different locations over the next several years. Such a project might sound overly ambitious, but the Egyptian government contends that such a bold initiative is necessary due to the […]
Egypt Unveils 3,400-Year Old ‘Avenue of the Sphinxes’ in an Awe-Inspiring Ceremonious Night in Luxor
After its discovery in the late 1940s and after several rounds of excavations and restorations since then, the ancient Avenue of the Sphinxes finally reopened to the public following a grandiose celebration on November 23, 2021 to mark the occasion. The 2.7-kilometer-long road, originally lined with hundreds of rams head sphinx statues on both sides stretching its entire length, connects the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor, two of the most important […]
Hyatt brand returns to greater Cairo with the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West
A new 250-room, Hyatt-branded resort property has opened in the Pyramids Heights Business Park, just southeast of Sheikh Zayed City and northeast of 6th October City. While not exactly ideal for touristic visitors, given that a car ride would still be needed to go anywhere from the grounds, the opening adds much needed new hotel […]
Egypt tourism showing initial signs of recovery after 73% drop in 2020 due to Covid
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has reported that the country welcomed 500,000 tourists during the first quarter of 2021 despite the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic. Egypt has strict testing requirements in place for international arrivals and has largely been spared the severe impacts of the pandemic that other countries have suffered. The heavily […]
