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The Dubai Forum was hoped to be a chance for the ministry to woo tourist companies back to Egypt after the slump in touristic trade Egypt has suffered from in the last few years. (File photo)

April 28th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Major German tour operator suspends Egypt trips due to 'arrogance of Egypt's tourism minister'

FTI, Germany's fourth-largest tour operator, accused the tourism minister of refusing to listen to the requests of trip organizers.

Greek musician Yanni is currently in Egypt to perform over two nights by the Pyramids. (Facebook)

October 28th, 2015 - 07:51 GMT

Cairo, anyone? Yanni to film promotional movie for Egypt's tourism

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March 27th, 2015 - 05:29 GMT

Gulf travelers unlikely to be fazed by new visa rule

Egypt has suspended all inbound Iranian flights

April 8th, 2013 - 07:57 GMT

Egypt halts Iranian flights

Iran and Egypt are at odds over where Iranian tourists can visit

April 2nd, 2013 - 12:40 GMT

Sparks fly over Iranian tourists in Egypt

Panel at Luxor Film Festival Press Conference (Photo: Rowan El Shimi)

September 10th, 2012 - 11:50 GMT

Lights, Camera, Action: Luxor makes history with its first Egyptian and European film festival