The German government ordered a freeze on Thursday on bank accounts in the country held by the Libyan Central Bank and the Libyan Investment Authority, aiming to cut off potential sources of funding for Muammar Gaddafi.
The economy ministry said (...)
The recent decisions to open and close Sharm El-Sheikh's beaches have caused confusion for tour operators, tourists and domestic travellers alike.
Following last month's shark attacks in the Red Sea resort, Egyptian authorities declared city's (...)
Always an attraction to tourists, London fascinates Rehab Saad with its history, culture and lifestyle
This was not my first trip to London. My first visit was six years ago and it was memorable. London was the first European city I had ever (...)
Although competition has toughened in the hospitality business, for the new general manager of the Ramses Hilton, it means increasing the chance of getting more guests and of improving service, Rehab Saad reports
With the growing number of hotel (...)
Apparently not many bidders were serious at a tender to sell a large chunk of land at Ain Sukhna, turning a potentially elite tourist destination into a dud. Rehab Saad investigates
Two months ago, the government succeeded in selling by auction the (...)
Sharm El-Sheikh's Neama Bay is not the only attraction in the city. Nabq is coming into its own, reports Rehab Saad
Not too long ago, Nabq, a natural reserve and a tourist integrated centre, was a modest tourist destination with few hotels and with (...)
The first Fairmont hotel chain in Egypt opens in the fall. Al-Ahram Weekly talks to the general manager about his expectations
Heliopolis is the venue of the Fairmont complex: Fairmont Towers, the first property to be opened by the Canadian chain in (...)
Downtown hotels were expecting an influx of Arab tourists this summer. So what happened, asks Rehab Saad
Cairo's five-star hotels, especially those in the Downtown area, had anticipated a bumper summer season. Arab tourists were expected to flock to (...)
As summer comes to its climatic end, hotels and resorts all across Egypt are offering lucrative packages for holidaymakers. Rehab Saad lists the best available deals
This year, August is literally the end of the summer season. Not only because (...)
By Rehab Saad
, British Airways (BA) area commercial manager for central and eastern Europe, has stated the points of strength of the company and its future plans.
Egypt, Rousham tells Rehab Saad, is a strong tourist destination and an important (...)
Ain Al-Sukhna was always a destination for domestic tourism. Now it is time to turn it into a resort attracting tourists seeking therapeutic treatments, writes Rehab Saad
"That exquisite corridor of tinted mountains and radiant waters. Here and (...)
Amid Alexandria's hopes to pull in foreign tourists, Rehab Saad sees potential and obstacles
I stopped the taxi in front of San Stefano mall in Alexandria. A large group of girls and boys, chatting and laughing, were standing at a corner waiting for (...)
Amr El-Azaby, the new head of the Egyptian Tourist Authority, speaks with Rehab Saad about the pitfalls, and the potential, of promoting Egypt
Egypt's tourism industry expanded steadily in 2006, generating revenues of $7.6 billion from the just (...)
Arranging a trip for your children? Forget about parks, cinemas, circuses and seaside resorts, says Rehab Saad
It was 8am when we all gathered, both kids and their long- suffering mothers, at the Wonderland Mall in Nasr City. Our purpose? To take (...)
The Gulf state is putting itself on the global tourist map. Rehab Saad gets a close-up view
I admit I was surprised when I read in The Sunday Times travel supplement a year ago that the Sultanate of Oman was recommended by the newspaper as one of (...)
Minister of Tourism tells Rehab Saad about his plans for the industry
became minister of tourism in December 2005, after a stint as first assistant to his predecessor in the post. He has also served on the board of the General Authority for (...)
The new customs declaration imposed on travellers to Egypt may well hinder the tourist movement, discovers Rehab Saad
Travel agents worry that recent regulations imposed by the Egyptian Customs Administration (ECA) will unfavourably affect tourist (...)
Rehab Saad talks to the head of the Egyptian Tourist Authority about tourism trends in Egypt during 2006, and fresh plans for 2007
Tourism to Egypt witnessed a boost in 2006, recording 9.082 million tourists who spent 89.3 million nights resulting (...)
Letting go of old marketing habits to lure more tourists is easier said than done, as Rehab Saad found out
"Tourism fairs sell nothing," stated tourist marketing expert Eulogio Bordas, matter-of- factly. "Family trips, press trips, brochures and (...)
VFE to offer 3G services
ALTHOUGH Egypt's leading mobile phone operator MobiNil said will not apply for a 3G license since it is not economically feasible in Egypt, its sole competitor Vodafone Egypt (VFE), signed on Monday a contract for the (...)
There is no better place of Arab and European cultures assimilating than Cordoba and Granada. Rehab Saad flew to Andalusia to explore the historic melting pot
I thought I was going to Frankfurt; that's what they told me. I refreshed my memory of the (...)
Wherever you go, few things affect more than what you eat -- good or bad. Rehab Saad discovers the connection between the alimentary canal and travel
I was really upset when I had no paella on my last visit to Spain. Paella used to be what was a (...)
This holiday season, a bundle of lucrative tourist packages is on offer in the Egyptian tourist market. Rehab Saad recommends the ones to consider
It's difficult to pick a destination in Egypt, or even a hotel or resort. If you want moderate weather (...)
Egypt's Mediterranean Travel Fair ends today after three days which included the announcement of new hotels. Rehab Saad reports
Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif and Minister of Tourism Zoheir Garrana inaugurated the seventh round of the Mediterranean (...)
From a modest local resort, Sidi Abdel-Rahman will rise as a magnificent tourist destination on the Mediterranean. Rehab Saad looks to the future
Despite picturesque beaches, clear turquoise waters and perfect weather year round, there are no real (...)