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Mediterranean ObserverMay 30, 2021

As COVID-19 is brought under control, Morocco is seeing the easing of various pandemic-related restrictions. Morocco’s National Office of Airports (ONDA) has announced the latest requirements for foreign tourists to enter Morocco, signaling the country’s readiness to ease its travel restrictions. ONDA announced on its Facebook page that “All passengers, upon their arrival at a […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 30, 2021

Workers dig and ferry wheelbarrows laden with sand to open a new shaft at a bustling archaeological site outside of Cairo, while a handful of Egyptian archaeologists supervise from garden chairs. The dig is at the foot of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, arguably the world’s oldest pyramid, and is one of many recent excavations […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 27, 2021

Minister said the coronavirus infections in the governorates of South Sinai and the Red Sea are almost non-existent Khaled Al-Anani, Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that the gradual improvement in the incoming tourism movement to Egypt since the beginning of this year confirms countries’ confidence in Egypt as a safe and distinguished tourist […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 26, 2021

The ancient El Jem amphitheatre, which is one of Tunisia’s top attractions, projects a desolate look, being wrecked by COVID-19. The 3rd century structure is symbolic of Tunisia, and features on the 20-dinar note. It usually witnesses about 190,000 visitors every year, but in 2020 only 45,000 visited. So far this year, it has remained […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 25, 2021

By Dr Tijani Haddad | The crisis in the Tourism sector of Tunisia continues and it is extremely urgent – before it is too late – to take advantage of this lull to rethink Tourism and proceed with the implementation of a total overhaul encompassing all the related parameters. Therefore, it is up to all […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 24, 2021

Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Sunday hosted 45 tourism bloggers from Russia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Greece, the US, Italy, Armenia, and other countries, as part of a tourism and entertainment initiative. During their visit, the guests toured the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum of Antiquities and expressed their admiration for the Pharaonic, Roman and Islamic pieces inside. They […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 21, 2021

The cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous peoples can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for tourism destinations and local communities, and help them recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on this, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) on a set of guidelines, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 31, 2021

UAE-based TIME Hotels will open its first two hotels in Egypt later this year. The properties include the five-star TIME Coral Resort Nuweiba in the Red Sea resort of Nuweiba and the four-star TIME Marina Hotel & Conference Centre near Al Alamein on the Mediterranean coast, which is being hailed as Egypt’s second capital. These […]

Category: Africa

ONDA publishes Form for Tourists traveling to Morocco

Egypt bets on Ancient finds to pull Tourism out of pandemic

Gradual improvement in the incoming Tourism movement confirms confidence in Egypt

Tourism takes a hit in Tunisia

The necessary overhaul of the Tourism sector in Tunisia

Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh hosts 45 bloggers to boost Tourism

Empowering Indigenous Communities to Drive Tourism’s Recovery

TIME Hotels to Expand its Operations in Egypt

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta's Tourism Reputation

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta’s Tourism Reputation