easyJet Launches Year-Round Flights to Iconic Cairo, Adding to its Expansive Short-Haul Network

Egypt’s Capital Cairo has become the latest new destination to join easyJet’s extensive network, with a brand-new route from London Luton  The first flight will take off from 31st October 2023 and operate three times a week throughout the year Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app easyJet is the… Read the full press release

Grand Debut: Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis Elevates Luxury Hospitality in Egypt’s Capital

The opening of Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis brings world‑class hospitality and unforgettable experiences to the vibrant city of Cairo CAIRO, Egypt, 2023-Aug-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) iconic luxury hotel brands, announced its expansion into Egypt and the African continent with the opening of Waldorf Astoria… Read the full press release

easyJet Announces Eight New Winter Routes for UK Customers

easyJet has put eight new routes on sale today to Egypt, Finland, France and Switzerland Announcement includes the addition of new routes to Rovaniemi, Finland, a family favourite for Christmas Lapland getaways and to the popular Egyptian resort of Hurghada Seats are now on sale on easyJet.com and via the mobile app with fares starting… Read the full press release

Discover the Wonders of Egypt with a Lavish Stay at Holiday Inn and Suites Cairo Maadi

CAIRO, 2023-May-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Holiday Inn and Suites Cairo Maadi is committed to providing its guests with the highest level of comfort and luxury. The hotel has deservedly won a Luxury Lifestyle Awards in 2023 for the Best Luxury Residential Suites in Cairo. The spacious 63 residential suites at Holiday Inn and Suites Cairo Maadi provide a peaceful ambiance… Read the full press release

Viking’s newest Nile River ship Viking Aton reaches construction milestone with float-out ceremony in Cairo, set to debut in August 2023

Set to Debut in Summer 2023, the New Viking Aton Continues to Build on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Aton—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched… Read the full press release

IHG to Expand Egypt Portfolio with Three New Luxury Hotels

The signing will add three hotels to IHG’s country portfolio across brands including InterContinental, voco and Crowne Plaza Cairo, Egypt, 2023-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Arabella Group to develop three new hotels in Egypt between 2023 and 2026…. Read the full press release

Emirates to Boost Cairo Operations with 28 Weekly Flights Starting October 2023, Including More A380 Flights

Egypt’s capital to be served with 28 weekly flights from 29 October Airline also expands A380 services to thrice daily Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (16 February 2023) announced that it will boost its operations to and from Cairo to 28 weekly flights, effective 29 October, 2023. The additional flights… Read the full press release

Egyptian Air Force to receive 12 new CH-47F Chinooks from Boeing

Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities Deliveries anticipated to begin in 2026 PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2023-Jan-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract to produce 12 new CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this $426 million foreign… Read the full press release

EasyJet’s Big Orange Sale Sees Record Bookings for 2023: Tunisia and Egypt See Greatest Increase in Popularity

easyJet filled a plane a minute at peak booking times during its Big Orange Sale North African destinations Tunisia and Egypt have seen the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019 Greek Islands, Turkey, Montenegro, Albania also saw a boost in demand from holiday makers for 2023 Early surge in bookings for January as people… Read the full press release

Emirates features Real Madrid stars in new advertising campaign to boost travel during the winter season

Dubai, UAE, 2022-Dec-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Real Madrid are looking to capture the attention of football fans with the launch of two ads to attract customers to travel this winter across the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations including Dubai. The first one features Real Madrid stars Luka Modrić, Vinícius Júnior… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces plans for an extensive portfolio expansion in Egypt

Building on the long-term partnership with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), Four Seasons to expand Egyptian collection with a new hotel and residential community in New Cairo Capital, a new hotel in Luxor and additional Private Residences in Sharm El Sheikh as part of its multi-million-dollar expansion Toronto, Canada, 2022-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading… Read the full press release

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes TUI’s Summer 22 schedule with two new summer destinations to Faro (Portugal) and Hurghada (Egypt)

Doncaster, England, 2022-Jul-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and TUI, the world’s leading tourism business, reveal their ambitious bounce-back plan with more seats on sale than ever before. With two new Summer destinations also on offer, there’s even more choice for passengers from Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Yorkshire’s award-winning airport already… Read the full press release

Emirates to increase its number of flights to the Holy City of Makkah during the upcoming Hajj season

DUBAI, UAE, 2022-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With the significant demand for air travel during Hajj, Emirates is deploying extra flights to ensure more connectivity for the scores of pilgrims making their way to the Holy City of Makkah. Emirates will be operating special flights to Jeddah and Medina during the upcoming Hajj season… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt enhances its dining experience with launch of four exciting new dining concepts

New dining concepts launched as part of the Resort’s expansion, bringing a total of twelve restaurants and bars Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2022-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Fresh from the unveiling of a much anticipated expansion and enhancement, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt has added four exciting new dining concepts, bringing the total number… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals

Brussels/Egypt, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the launch of the Group’s newest brand, Radisson Individuals, in Egypt with the opening of Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals. This brings the Group’s portfolio in Egypt to 8 hotels in operation and under development and the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways invites football fans to secure all-inclusive travel packages for The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

With a successful Final Draw complete and groups set, fans are invited to secure their all-inclusive travel packages from Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ As Qatar Airways optimises its network to ensure fans can attend the FIFA World Cup™, the airline offers 5,000 bonus Avios to all… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosts Inaugural Influencer Cup in Doha

Inaugural tournament was hosted at Stadium 974 from 28 to 29 March A nostalgic reunion of Qatar Legacy Ambassadors and FIFA Legends featured the likes of Cafu, Tim Cahill, and Marcel Desailly DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — With excitement building ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, renowned international social media… Read the full press release

UNWTO has successfully celebrated the 48th session of its Regional Commission for the Middle East

Middle East, 2022-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Returning to Egypt for the third time since 2018, the Commission addressed the pressing challenges faced by tourism and looked to the future as the sector’s recovery gathers pace across the region. According to the latest UNWTO data, international arrivals to destinations in the Middle East were 52%… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launched new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka

Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

The airline brings a unique offering with ultra-low-cost travel to the region Budapest, Hungary, 2022-Mar-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-cost national airline of the UAE, has launched an exciting new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala, Sri Lanka. The new destination provides affordable, hassle-free travel for tourists and residents… Read the full press release

New General Manager Appointment at Porto Said Resort & Spa

Portsaid, Egypt, 2022-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Porto Hotels and Resorts is glad to announce the appointment of Mr. Karim el Herazy as Porto Said Resort & Spa’s Hotel General Manager. Kareem has more than 20+ years of experience in Hotels Management, Rooms Division, Sales and Marketing where he worked with several multinational hotel… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Crowne Plaza West Cairo- Arkan

Cairo, Egypt, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today (22 FEBRUARY 2022) announces the opening of Crowne Plaza West Cairo- Arkan – its first hotel in Egypt. Located in the west of the Egyptian capital, Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan is the first premium hotel in… Read the full press release

The 82-guest Viking Osiris, Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, touched the water for the first time

Arrival of Viking Osiris in Summer 2022 Builds on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 27, 2022) announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Osiris—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water…. Read the full press release

Rhapsody of the Seas to Welcome Guests in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2022 and 2023

CYPRUS, LIMASSOL, 2022-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful summer sailing from Limassol, Cyprus, Royal Caribbean International has announced two more seasons of cruising from Cyprus are on the horizon. In 2022 and 2023, Rhapsody of the Seas will call Cyprus home for the first time and welcome holidaymakers of all ages to set course… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on their outstanding win in the first-ever FIFA Arab Cup™

Qatar Airways congratulates Algeria on lifting the prestigious FIFA Arab Cup™ Trophy  Fans were left with a poignant ‘au revoir’ with screens at the final displaying the airline’s key messages ‘The World’s Best Airline’ and ‘See You in Qatar 2022’ Fans can book their FIFA World Cup™ travel packages at qatarairways.com/fifa2022 Doha, Qatar, 2021-Dec-21 — /Travel… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of Steigenberger Resort Alaya on the Red Sea Coast

Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2021-Dec-02 — /Travel PR News/ — A brand-new luxury holiday destination is about to launch on the Red Sea Coast. The 5-star Steigenberger Resort Alaya, located at the very heart of Madinat Coraya and headed up by Hotel Manager Ayman Saad, is scheduled to open for business on 1 December 2021…. Read the full press release

Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh unveils second largest conference centre in Egypt

The second largest conference centre in the destination with lavish indoor spaces and inspiring, picturesque outdoor gardens overlooking the palm-fringed Red Sea Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, 2021-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — At Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, every meeting or event holds the promise of enchantment and endless possibility. A short haul from both… Read the full press release

Hyatt brand returns to Egypt’s capital Cairo with the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West

Hyatt Regency Cairo West marks the return of the Hyatt brand into Egypt’s capital, Cairo CHICAGO, IL, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (September 15, 2021) the opening of Hyatt Regency Cairo West. The 250-room hotel marks Hyatt’s return to Cairo and strengthens its growing brand footprint in North… Read the full press release

Summer 2022: TUI will increase its frequency of flights to over six destinations from Bristol Airport

Increased flying to over six destinations from Bristol Airport Reintroduced route to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt from Bristol Airport London, UK, 2021-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI UK announces the expansion of its holiday programme for summer 2022 from Bristol Airport with the reintroduction of flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and increased flying… Read the full press release

flydubai to start three-times weekly service to Sohag International Airport

The Dubai-based carrier to operate a three-times weekly service to Sohag from 25 July growing its network in Egypt to three points including Alexandria and Sharm El Sheikh Dubai, UAE, 2021-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today (July 14, 2021) the start of its three-times weekly service to Sohag International… Read the full press release

enpact and the TUI Care Foundation support young founders in the travel and tourism industry with the launch of Tourism Recovery Programme

315 tourism businesses in Egypt, Mexico, South Africa and Kenya will receive six months’ professional training, business mentoring and financial support Programme targeted at organisations with clear and innovative social, technological or environmental business models and with the objective of strengthening collaboration between the tourism sector in destinations and the German and European markets The… Read the full press release