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20/07/2017

MUCH is known about the boy king Tut, but the life of his wife — and perhaps his half-sister — Ankesenamun largely remains a mystery.

07/12/2016

NUBIAN MUSIC
Courtersy of my friend Ahmed Badawy from Aswan
احمد بدوى

22/05/2016

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has returned two looted ancient Egyptian sarcophagus covers to Egypt amid warming relations between the countries.

01/03/2016

WORTH SHARING - PORT GHALIB

Magical Port Ghalib

Port Ghalib is located just steps away from Marsa Alam. The small, exotic, luxurious Port Ghalib is located on the second largest saltwater lagoon in the world and is a popular resort for relaxation and luxury.

The popular resort of Marsa Alam is just steps away. The charming town of El Quseir is located 70 kilometers north. Capital Cairo is located about 700 kilometers north of the resort village.

Port Ghalib is similar to a holiday in paradise. Azure water, a four kilometer long white sand beach, swaying palm trees, botanical gardens, a beautiful marina and very exclusive resorts adjacent to the second largest saltwater lagoon in the world.

Diving holidays Port Ghalib

The coastal colorful coral reefs and walls are for both beginners and experienced divers paradise. If you do not have a diving license, you can take lessons in one of the local diving schools, often attached to a hotel

Both novice and experienced divers can eat their hearts out during a diving holiday in Port Ghalib. moreover adjoins the largest saltwater lagoon in the world; Red Sea of Egypt. Dive along the world-famous Elphinstone reef with its strong currents and hammerhead sharks or go to investigate in the mysterious German ship wreck.

Fun in, on and around the water

You'd rather not want to endeavor? Rent a nice lounger and enjoy a cocktail while overlooking the clear blue waters and golden sand beach. The comfortable hotels make sure that your every need during your holiday in Port Ghalib.

Kilometer long sandy beach

If there is to distribute the stars are for the beauty of beaches, then Port Ghalib has a five-star beach. You can create your Port Ghalib namely dream away one kilometer long white sand beach while surrounded by an azure sea, swaying palm trees and the beautiful botanical gardens. The beach is divided into a southern and eastern part. The southern beach is great for swimming, while you can snorkel well in the eastern region by the presence of several reefs.

Versatile Port Ghalib

Enjoy local specialties in a restaurant on the marina of Port Ghalib. Then grab a nightcap in one of the bars or cafes or go shopping in the nice shops in the traditional Egyptian bazaar. And you know, haggle over the price here is expected of you. Excursions are also plenty of book from this seaside resort. For example, draw a day into the desert on a camel, quad or jeep. Here you can meet life in a Bedouin village. In short, your holiday in Port Ghalib have no day to be the same!

Plenty of entertainment options and sports

The sports offer is very versatile. And you can dive under water, snorkelling, wakeboarding, sailing, water skiing, jet skiing, bananatuben, parasailing, kite surfing and windsurfing. On land there are also plenty of possibilities: horse and camel riding, mountain biking, mini golf, tennis, fitness, bowling and archery

What to do in Port Ghalib

• Visit the The Camel Yard Cultural Magic and Untold Stories
The Camel Yard, set amidst the golden desert of Marsa Alam, sheds light on the culture, habits, traditions and day-to-day living of Egypt’s most indigenous Bedouin tribes, the Beega tribes ( Bashareyah) and their most regarded companions, camels. The site features a calendar of events including sports, camel shows and races, festivals and children camps. You can also spice up your own event by booking our Camel Yard occasion venue.

• Desert Discovery
Feel Like a Modern Day Lawrence of Arabia
Saddle up comfortably on a camel and feel like a modern day Lawrence of Arabia journeying through the desert. You can also gallop your way on the beach on well-bred horses or simply enjoy a trot around the city. Try a wilder means of transportation with quad bikes and 4x4 safaris. Visit Bedouin villages and camps with dazzling oriental entertainment.

• Go Kart
Go Kart at Port Ghalib
Race against the clock ..Race against your friends ..
Port Ghalib Track 550m, Speed up to 80km/h, 8 H.P Engine
Daily Tournaments
Special Cars for Kids

• Sea Scope Submarine
Underwater is not only for divers!
Go on a fantastic excursion under water . You can clearly observe and take pictures of the Red Sea's most famous corals, fish and amazing marine life. Enjoy the large panoramic windows sitting in your personal swivelling chair and you'll sure not miss a thing. Sea Scope can accommodate visitors in a safe and air-conditioned area. So get aboard for an unforgettable adventure.

• Catamaran Sailing Tours
The 5-hour cruise starts at 9:00 in the morning till 14:30 in the afternoon. Ocean Diva is fast, stable and very comfortable . We are sailing with two stops Marsa Mubark and Marsa Elshona where you can swim, snorkel or just relax. Dolphins, dugongo, and turtles are a regular sighting on all of our cruises and add an extra dimension to the Ocean Diva experience.

Please note
This is just a small selection of the excursions which are offered in Port Ghalib there is mutch more to do

There are several snorkeling trips, Quad Biking trips and Jeep Safari trips and other excursions ask your tour guide or hotel about the various possibilities of the Excursions.

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01/03/2016

WORTH SHARING - MAKADI BAY

Amazing Makadi Bay

About half an hour from the center of Hurghada, we find one of the most tourist places of Egypt: Makadi Bay. Discover the natural beauty underwater during a dive or snorkel tour in the Red Sea. Or thoroughly enjoy the wonderful beaches.

Makadi Bay: luxury holiday resort, still in development

Makadi Bay is located on eastern coast of Egypt. It is a relatively new beach resort in the desert near Hurghada. You will find large, new and luxurious resorts with great facilities. Makadi Bay is still in development, you'll feel like you may notice something that occurs during your holidays outside your accommodation. Do not let it deter you to go on holiday to Makabi Bay: it is only a small blemish on the many opportunities the city offers. Enjoy the weather, the sun, the beach, the friendly people, the (water) sports and excursions.

Makadi Bay beaches
Makadi Bay is, as its name suggests, in a bay. And what bay! It's not for nothing that holidaymakers despite the lack of a shopping and entertainment venues still like to celebrate holidays in Makadi Bay. Makadi Bay has long, wide sandy beaches that gently slope into the sea. In this seaside resort you can go hiking and enjoy the quiet and cozy atmosphere,

The large sandy beach is located between the dunes of the desert and give extra shine because of the umbrellas on the coast. The sea, the Red Sea, is incredibly beautiful. No word is a lie if we are talking about a dream paradise. The sea is everywhere so clean and crisp and above azure color. The fairy tale is getting better as you once know in the Red Sea in front of Makadi Bay, an impressive coral reef lies. You believe your eyes between the colored fish. You should most definitely take your snorkelling equipment! Climate and weather in Makadi Bay

Nightlife

Because Makadi Bay does not have a mall, clubs and discos missed. Possibly there are bars and clubs in the all inclusive hotel included, but this is no guarantee. Nevertheless, even the vacationers who love fine steps to stay in Makadi Bay. The large seaside resort of Hurghada is only thirty kilometers north of Makadi Bay which can therefore be partying fine.

Activities

Snorkeling and diving and discover the beautiful reefs of Makadi Bay
The Red Sea is breathtaking snorkeling and diving. Because of the beautiful coral reefs underwater life is very impressive. All kinds of colored fish you will find in the shallower areas. Are you going to find a teacher of a dive deeper into the sea, for example a sunken ship wreck then you can also take octopi, sharks and moray eels, as well as dolphins, sea turtles and barracudas. In the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Red Sea, you can enjoy the beautiful coral and many colorful fish

In short, Makadi Bay is suitable for anyone who likes a clean and relaxed summer holiday.

• Makadi Aqua Park
A super cool water spectacle is Makadi Aqua Park, which is near the resorts. In this park are fifty water slides available for all ages. The most impressive is the one where you slide nineteen meters almost straight down 'slides'. The park has also provided food and drink so much water for a day and show you must look very definitely agree Makadi Aqua Park

• Sindbad Submarine Adventure
Fun for the whole family in this dry adventure underwater Submarine from Makadi bay on the Sinbad Submarine in Hurghada at one of the best locations in the Red Sea, Egypt, From Hurghada. Escorted for your Submarine adventure to see stunning underwater life of beautiful coral, many species of fish and other sea creatures.

Every dive is unique with expert Captains and Divers who bring the seaworld to your comfortable, spacious and air-conditioned viewing portals, allowing you to get as close as you can to the spectacular underwater landscapes, fantastic coral formations and an unlimited number of exotic sea creatures

• Bedouin Safari in Makadi by ATV Quad Bike
Enjoy this fun adventure at sunset from Makadi Bay (Hurghada) by Quad Bike,the best way to see and feel the beauty and nature of the desert is by evening tours with a cooler atmosphere and sunset views. This adventure will include several exciting activities besides your Quad Bike such as leisurely Camel ride, sand surfing, delight in a Bedouin evening of food, song and dance. An unmissable experience.

The vast expanses of desert behind the Red Sea are an action- packed adventure zones just waiting to be explored. On this trip you will try camel riding, sand sailing, and a visit a Bedouin village to meet local Bedouin people to see how they live a complete yet simple life, smoke a traditional ho**ah water pipe (hubbly bubbly), and enjoy a barbeque dinner under the stars after watching the sun go down with Bedouin dance and folkloric show in the Hurghada desert. Then drive your quadrunner back to the station where you will be taken back to your hotel in Makadi Bay.

• Giftun Island Trip by Cruise in Makadi
An incredible voyage on this snorkeling trip from Makadi Bay to Giftun Island, Red Sea, Egypt. Once leaving Makadi bay, you will thoroughly enjoy this lovely experience by boat taking you to one of the prettiest areas of Giftun Island for your snorkeling adventure. See the beautiful coral reefs and varieties of fish and sea life up close.

• Snorkeling at Mahmya Island in Makadi
This snorkeling excursion to this protected ‘island paradise’, Mahmya Island near El Gouna in the Red Sea, Egypt is a haven for total relaxation for sun, sea and snorkeling. A lovely buffet lunch is included with boat transfer to and from Hurghada.

Mahmya Beach is on the southern shores of the Giftun Island National Park off the coast of Hurghada. Mahmya in Arabic means ‘Protected Area’. To protect the coral reef and its marine inhabitants, the boats moor at buoys off the pristine bay, and you will be taken to the shore by smaller boats. Once they have landed on the island, you are free to snorkel in the impressive coral heads scattered in the clear lagoon, have a walk along the sandy beach, take on other guests at beach volleyball, try scuba diving with the Diving Centre, or just relax on the pure white beach. Lunch can be enjoyed at the restaurant, with seafood and Italian specialties, and later in the day you can enjoy drinks at the bar and then sail back to the Marina

• Arabian Nights and Show in Hurghada
Definately one of the best ways to spend an evening in Hurghada, is to see this spectacular and colourful evening of traditional Egyptian entertainment. A stunning mix of song, dance and stories for all the family.

for this spectacular evening of Dance, Music, sound and lighting in this incredible and traditional evening of pure entertainment! Tonight you will go for amazing Arabian Night ‘Alf Leila Wa Leila’ (means ‘1001 Nights’), in a unique setting of oriental architecture of colorful domes, high pillars and towers, huge gates, fountains, marble paths, and the never ending fantasy of Egyptian charm. An informative evening where you will discover more about the life of the Pharaohs and Bedouins, and also about customs and traditions of the region. Alf Leila Wa Leila Hurghada is unique for its spacious theatre which can hold an audience of 2500 offering a breathtaking spectacle, depicting life in ancient Egypt and performed against a background of the Sphinxes and Temples of the Pharaohs.ik ben erg trots op mijn pagina

After the sun goes down, Arabian tales and magic come alive with a spectacular ‘Sound-and Light Show’ telling Egypt's glorious history, with pulsating Egyptian music, horse show of Bedouin Knights presenting individual and group acrobatic games, and folklore dance performed in colourful costumes. Witness the many shows including the myth of Isis and Osiris, Sindbad on his flying carpet, The Slave Market, and The Oriental Marriage Ceremony. An absolutely unmissable show for the whole family.

• Desert Safari by Jeep 4X4 from Makadi Bay
Explore the beautiful desert landscape from Makadi Bay through Hurghada’s desert and let someone else do the driving in this spectacular tour by 4x4 Jeep at sunset is the perfect solution. What better way to spend an evening that to relax and enjoy a mix of activities including camel ride, quadrunner experience and dinner under the stars with the Bedouins.

On this trip you will try camel riding, sand sailing, and a visit a Bedouin village to meet local Bedouin people to see how they live a complete yet simple life, smoke a traditional ho**ah water pipe (hubbly bubbly), and experience driving a quadrunner inside the desert for about 1 hour. Enjoy a barbeque dinner under the stars after watching the sun go down with Bedouin dance and folkloric show in the Hurghada desert. Later on you will watch the stars by the night while driving back by the Jeep Safari 4x4 WD from the Bedouin Village to your Hotel in Makadi Bay

Please note
This is just a small selection of the excursions which are offered in Makadi Bay there is mutch more to do

There are several snorkeling trips, Quad Biking trips and Jeep Safari trips and other excursions to Luxor and Cairo ask your tour guide or hotel about the various possibilities of the Excursions.

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01/03/2016

WORTH SHARING - UNTWO REPORT

Travel & Tourism News 29/02/2016
UN confident of Egypt's tourism industry bouncing back

The United Nations World Tourism Organization has expressed "full confidence" in tourism recovering in Egypt. It also praised the tourism industry's efforts in ensuring that Egypt was a safe, attractive and leading travel destination for travellers from around the world.

Ever since the rise of the Arab Spring in early 2011, the UN agency has been saying tourism is the key to the economic recovery of the country. "If tourism recovers, Egypt will recover," the tourism body's secretary general, Taleb Rifai, reiterated during a recent visit to Egypt.

He called upon the international community to support tourism in the country that has a rich heritage of pharaohs and legacy of pyramids. "Supporting the recovery of tourism to Egypt is supporting the future of Egypt and that of its people; supporting tourism to Egypt is promoting peace and stability," Rifai said in a statement.

"We should never forget that Egypt is one of the world's most remarkable tourism success stories. Over the last decade, the number of visitors to Egypt practically tripled and so did the exports generated by international tourism. Egypt is, and will continue to be, despite all challenges, a leading tourism destination," he added.

Rifai was visiting the nation to discuss measures to accelerate the recovery of tourism in Egypt. He commended the country's political support to the sector to regain the confidence of tourists that is supposedly shaken by the uprising.

"Egypt has undertaken strong initiatives in terms of communications with the competent authorities and public opinion in source markets on safety and security issues, unlocking the support of airlines and tour operators, incentivising demand and engaging key players in Egypt in these concerted efforts," Rifai said. "I trust these actions will herald results in restoring confidence and accelerating the recovery of tourism to Egypt."

According to the organisation, there is a strong "pent-up demand" for tourism to Egypt, from source markets, both within and outside the region. Tourism is a critical contributor to the country's GDP, employment, foreign currency earnings and investment.

In an effort to attract tourists to newer experiences, three tombs of ancient Egyptian nobles were opened to the public for the first time in Luxor in November 2015. This was followed by opening of a first-of-its-kind museum, which showcases fossils of extinct whales, at the famed Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) in Fayoum, about 150km south-west of Cairo.

Source: International BusinessTimes

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19/02/2016

RIP - NAGY AZAB
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On behalf of G&A Hospitality, I present my sincerest condolences to the AZAB family on the passing of a dear friend and definitely an icon and leading pioneer both in the Travel and the Hospitality businesses of Egypt.

Nagy, dear friend, may you rest in peace for eternity.

Mohamed Ghamrawy

15/02/2016

So.. what is 'Hospitality'..?
It's the opening line for my next seminar in only 3 days - in Hammamet/Tunisia.

The word "Industry" is too 'metalic' for me.. it reminds of me of Detroit and making cars - steel on steel and fixing screws to wheels.. the building of bridges, the manufacture of refrigerators perhaps.. even the bicycle industry or making ovens.
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Possibly the only connection that comes to mind, between hospitality and industry, is "Sabotage".. but thenafter I'm suffering a reader's block.. I have no more to say in that context.
So I will stop here. I need your help.
* It's not an intelligence quiz.. it's simply a question I ask out of ignorance.
* Do you have an answer that I can tell to my next group of high-ranking scholars from Tunisia...?

*Please advise.. be un-brief.

12/02/2016

From Luxor .. in brief.
The American Ambassador -today- stated that Egypt is "SAFE".. and that the USA is contributing to the revival of American tourism in Egypt, especially to Cairo & Upper Egypt among other destinations.

السفير الأمريكى من الأقصر : مصر آمنة..

أكد ستيفين بيكروفيت السفير الامريكي بالقاهرة أن مصر آمنة مؤكدا أن السياحة المصرية مهمة جدا لتوفير فرص العمل ..
وقال بيكروفيت في تصريحات صحفية خلال زيارته للأقصر اليوم الخميس إنها تدعم الإحتياطي النقدي الأجنبي لمصر بشكل كبير معربا عن أمله أن تستعيد الدولة المصرية للقطاع السياحي في أقرب وقت وزيارة الوفود السياحية المختلفة لتحقيق قيمة مضافة على مستوى المحافظات المصرية المختلفة

وقال إن السياح يفضلون المدن المصرية خصوصا الاسكندرية، القاهرة، الأقصر و أسوان بخلاف المناطق الكثيرة بالبحر الأحمر مؤكدا أن بلاده تدعم عددا من المشاريع التنموية في مقدمتها مشروع ترميم مقابر جبل ذراع ابو الننجا بمدينة الأقصر

وأشار إلى أن بلاده تعمل بنشاط لترميم منطقة سياحة ورفع الأنقاض وترميمها والمنازل المهدمة لاستغلالها كمقصد سياحي جديد بما يساعد في نمو الاقتصاد المصري موضحا أن التراث المصري ليس مهما لمصر وحدها ولكنه مهم أيضًا للعالم بأسره •••

07/01/2016

Did we really have to wait for the Mexicans to tell us the obvious..?
Why couldn't we just face the fact and act upon it then and there.. why this historic 'denial' of mistakes.. and should we expect an official comment on this "incredible" finding by the Mexicans..!!?

Egyptian travel agency blamed for attack on Mexicans: Official

07/01/2016

* هل اصبح تعبير "امن قومى" الرد السهل بالنسبة لاى مجهود لا نريد ان نبذله من أجل تنشيط السياحة..؟
هل ياتى هذا كسلا .. عدم اكتراث .. ملل موظفى حكومة ..؟
* هل أصبح تعبير "أمن قومى" مثل تعبير "انشاءلله" فى وزارة السياحة..؟

* من أغرب ما سمعناه .. إن شركة سياحة من الشركات المحترمة جدا فى مصر وقعت عقد جلب سواح من المغرب العربى (تونس بالتحديد) عبر طيران عارض charter فواجهتهم مشكلتين :

الأولى رفض فكرة تقديم تأشيرة دخول جماعية حتى لو تم إرسال قائمة الأسماء وأرقام جوازات سفرهم وباقى بياناتهم المطلوبة للاستدلال عنها في قاعدة بيانات التابعة لاجهزة الأمن القومى ..

الثانية اعتبار الفنادق أن الأخوة المغاربة والتونسيين والجزائريين -وغالبا حتى الصوماليين- انهم يخضعون للمبدأ العقيم المهين انهم "عرب" إذن هم "اغنياء" إذن وجب "سرقتهم" بأسعار خيالية تفوق أسعار اى جنسيات اخرى ... وطبعا الجميع يعلم أن هذه الأسعار مقصود بها الأخوة (الخليجيين والسعوديين) فقط ... وماذا عن السودان وجزر القمـر؟

* للأسف سيتم إلغاء الشغلانة لأن الوزير رافض التنازل أو هكذا يأتي للشركة الرد على مخاطباتهم (ولا اظن ان الامر يشغله أو حتى ربما لا يعلم عنه شىء) فهو مفعول به ... من موظفيه ومستشاريه البلداء أولا وأخيرا ... وايضا من الفنادق المتوهمة بالنجاح الباهر فهى لا تتنازل عن "سعر العرب" لهؤلاء الأشقاء الغير اغنياء من العرب ..

الحمدلله ... السياحة الظاهر منتعشة ومن نجاح إلى نجاح .. وبالتوفيق انشاءلله ...
والله المستعان