Egypt’s $12-billion tourism revenue stood still with the uprising, even in Sharm el-Sheikh where violence wasn’t felt. Now Red Sea businesses are relieved to see Mubarak in trial in Cairo.
August 3, 2011 11:47
A global destination advertising campaign for Egypt is due to launch while Tourism Ministry works on lifting travel bans and pressing for charter fee cuts.
April 10, 2011 3:23
Pyramids at Giza, Sakkara virtually empty of tourists; Camel drivers, guides urge foreign visitors to return; Students clean monuments, say: "Egypt is Safe".
March 1, 2011 3:19
Loose fiscal policy, weak currency to fuel inflation; Central bank to intervene, aggressive rate hike an option; Investment outflows of up to $1 bln a day; Key tourism revenues take "big hit".
February 10, 2011 1:04