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Egypt's inbound tourism fell in 2016 to 5.3 million tourists—down from 9.3 million in 2015—after Russia and Britain halted their flights because of the fall of the Russian plane in October 2015.

April 12th, 2017 - 02:15 GMT

Will Egypt church bombings affect its tourism surge?

Egypt has witnessed a surge in the number of tourists in 2017, but that was before Sunday's church bombings.

Russian tourists made up 67.9 percent of Egypt’s tourists in 2015. (AFP/File)

February 14th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Russian flights to three Egyptian airports resume 23 February

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January 28th, 2016 - 08:10 GMT

Egypt: 83 percent of Taba's hotels suspend operations

The average tourist spending during the last year was $74-per-night, according to the Economic Advisor to the Minister of Tourism.

March 31st, 2015 - 07:39 GMT

Almost expected trends: how much are tourists spending per night in Egypt?

Incidents of sexual assault have harmed Egypt’s tourism reputation recently, said head of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Tourism, Ilhamy Zayat.

August 31st, 2014 - 11:42 GMT

Egypt's Chamber of Hotels meet to discuss sexual harrasment

South Sinai’s 62,000 hotel rooms represent approximately 33% of Egypt’s total hotel capacity, according to Egypt’s Hotels Chamber.

July 8th, 2014 - 03:53 GMT

Setting a precedent: Germany lifts Sharm al-Sheikh travel warning