Egypt Travel News

Dubai group buys into Las Vegas hospitality company 24/02/2008
A Dubai-based investment firm said on Wednesday it had bought a 50% stake in Las Vegas-based hospitality company The Light Group to expand its hotel and restaurant business into the Middle East. Zabeel Investments, which was part of the emirate's ...

Resorts World at Sentosa 30/01/2008
As Asia?s definitive family holiday destination ? one that combines a colourful tapestry of attractions, accommodations, performances and gaming, Resorts World at Sentosa will change the family holiday experience forever. Set on Singapore?s ...

Global Hotel Alliance adds two new members 23/01/2008
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has announced the addition of 2 hotel brands to its membership, as it grows to nine members. It has added Anantara, Asia?s luxury resort & spa brand, and Cham group, in the middle east. GHA enables small and mid-size ...

ITB Berlin 2008 very well booked 17/01/2008
The ITB Berlin starts with excellent prospects in the hot phase of their preparation for the 42nd issue of 5 to 9 March. "Compared to last year, the bookings ITB Berlin 2008 are at a high level consistently. The world's biggest travel fair will ...

Living the Dream 10/01/2008
Situated in the very heart of Bangkok?s CBD is Thailand?s newest boutique hotel, Dream Bangkok. As a member of the 'Hautel Couture' fashion hotel group, Dream Bangkok is as synonymous as the Louis Vuitton hand carry, Gucci stiletto and cosmopolitan ...

Celebrity Architects are Adding Their Names to Resorts 02/01/2008
Overseas property developers are increasingly using well known Architects to design their projects to attract investors to their developments. International property investors have a huge choice of luxury resorts from around the world to choose ...

Marriott Resorts & Spas strengthens management team in Thailand 13/12/2007
Marriott has strengthened its team in three of its establishments in Thailand. Lars Kerfin has been appointed to the position of Director of Operations for Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa. Prior to this position, Lars was the Resident Manager at ...

Star Alliance Lounge to open at Charles de Gaulle Terminal 1 03/12/2007
Star Alliance and Aeroports de Paris have signed an agreement which will see the construction of a Star Alliance Lounge in Terminal 1 at Paris? Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. Under this accord, which is part of the Memorandum of Understanding ...

The Tipple Exchange? - Boat Quay Pub Walk 24/11/2007
Join us as we swig, swagger and stagger around Boat Quay and drink in the history, art, culture and scandal of this former swampland, made easier for parched throats with liquids that rhyme with Deer! Special Offer - Take advantage of our ...

Conrad Hotels to offer Conrad Connections this Festive Season 23/11/2007
This festive season Conrad Hotels & Resorts has created "Conrad Connections", a series of complimentary extras to help guests make the most of the festive period. Conrad Connections has been created to enable guests to stay in touch with those ...

Sivara Spa at the Amari Watergate Hotel launches Nourishing Milky Package 16/10/2007
The Sivara Spa of the Amari Watergate Hotel in Bangkok has launched a Nourishing Milky Package. With a special Sivara Spa blend, guests can enjoy the powerful moisturising effects of the treatment, which lasts four hours, to help promote skin ...

Russian MICE business set to grow 200% in 2008 20/09/2007
According to a survey by International Leisure World Magazine during the 2007 Moscow International MICE forum, MICE business from Russia is set to increase by more than 200 percent in 2008. The survey revealed Turkey to be the largest sector for ...

Egypt's Red Sea Riviera a Property Hot Spot at Zafarana 09/09/2007
A new luxury beach resort on The Red Sea at Zafarana Egypt is set to become a property hot spot in Egypt. The 5 star resort is one of a relatively new breed of developments emerging in Egypt and will attract divers, investors and holidaymakers to ...

Hurghada Transfers 09/09/2007
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Venice Film Festival line up announced 30/07/2007
The 75th anniversary edition of the Venice Film Festival (29 August - 8 September) will have a stronger English-language emphasis than in past years. Organisers of the festival revealed last week than more than a third of this year?s features come ...

Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel 17/06/2007
A trip to Rome is not complete until you have visited the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Marvel at the beauty of the magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo, along with works by Botticelli, Perugino and Rossellini. Click here ...

New Carry-on baggage restrictions for Dubai 04/06/2007
Dubai International Airport has announced new carry-on baggage regulation effective from 17 June 2007. The new rules are similar restrictions placed in other airports such as Australia will be applicable to all passengers joining or transiting ...

Private Dahab Shopping Tour 14/05/2007
Grab yourself a bargain in the Bedouin village of Dahab. With some of the lowest prices in Egypt, you are sure to find a few value for money items to take home as souvenirs from your Egyptian adventure. Travel to the Bedouin village of Dahab for an ...

The Cannes film festival 11/05/2007
The Cannes film festival one of the biggest cinema events which runs from May 16 to 27 is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Last Minute Hotels Cannes The Cannes film festival has been a showcase for Asian cinema, particularly films from ...

8 Day Egyptian Wonder - Nile River Cruise on "The Mirage" from Luxor8 day Egyptian Wonder - Nile River Cruise on "The Mirage" from Luxor 04/05/2007
A trip to Egypt is not complete without a Nile River Cruise! Take an 8 day cruise from Luxor onboard the 5 star cruise boat "The Mirage" and leisurely tour the sites of the Nile Valley. One of the most relaxing "chores" for a visitor to Egypt is ...

Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts appoints New Director of Sales & Marketing 18/04/2007
The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts has appointed Philip Hall as Director of Sales & Marketing. Philip's main responsibilities include developing and facilitating business from all markets and segments for all Unique and ike Hotels. Philip ...

New General Manager at the Crowne Plaza Muscat in Oman 10/04/2007
InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed David Todd as General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Muscat in Oman. Todd has been with IHG for over five years, holding positions throughout the Middle East since 2002 and before that in the UK. Having ...

Rezidor to open fifth property in Egypt 06/04/2007
The Rezidor Hotel Group has contracted its fifth property in Egypt. The Radisson Hotel, Alexandria which will be in Alex West, a new suburb comprising apartments, townhouses, villas, three hotels, a conference centre, restaurants, a shopping mall ...

Steigenberger Hotel Guests The Most Satisfied in Europe 02/04/2007
Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, the leading European hotel group and founder of WORLDHOTELS, heads the market for premium hotels according to the 2006 European Guest Satisfaction Index Study held by the major US market research agency, J. D. Power ...