Tourism

US sanctions threaten Iran’s high hopes for tourism

While the reimposition of US sanctions is likely to damage the revival of Iran’s tourism sector at least in the short term, the country’s ambitious plans to attract foreign visitors should not be written off.

United States

Egypt eyes World Cup as golden opportunity for economy

After a 28-year absence, Egypt hopes to take advantage of its participation in the 2018 World Cup, hosted by Russia, to achieve some economic gains.

Egypt

Egypt's new law to prevent harassment of tourists gets mixed reaction

In an effort to curb aggressive vendors and beggars, Egypt imposed heavy fines on those who harass tourists, but could it work on the ground?

Egypt

Sinai Trail leads to new tourism experience in Egypt

To boost tourism, eight South Sinai tribes have joined together to create a long-distance hiking trail that crosses South Sinai.

Egypt

Shared airspace helps Egypt, Russia gain common ground

Tourism and joint development projects should get a boost from recently resumed flights between Cairo and Moscow.

Egypt

Russia resumes flights to Egypt

Russia resumed flights to Egypt today after two years of suspension in a move expected to give a massive boost to tourism.

Egypt

Can festivals revive tourism in Egypt's top Red Sea resort?

In an effort to attract tourists, Sharm el-Sheikh turns to international film and theater festivals, but the jury is still out on whether these will positively impact the local economy.

Egypt

Old meets Magic Kingdom: Disneyland-style park comes to Egypt

After years of planning, Egypt is finally making progress toward establishing its own Disneyland-style theme park.

Egypt

Turkey eyes Indian weddings to prop up tourism industry

The Turkish tourism industry, scrambling to recover from its worst crisis in years, seeks to grab a share from India’s lucrative wedding market.

Turkey

Can Brad Pitt save Turkey’s tourism industry?

Turkey is looking to Hollywood for support as its tourism industry struggles to rebound from terrorism, last year's coup and a decline in tourist spending.

Turkey

Israeli government may step back from new national trail

Many oppose an Israeli government proposal to develop a new national trail that would pass through the West Bank and the Golan Heights; the government may now only develop local trails instead.

Palestine

Gaza's dismal tourist sector sees hope in reconciliation

Tourism officials in Palestine's national consensus government are planning to revive the Gaza Strip's ailing tourist sector — once they have permission to start work.

Palestine