June 16, 2022
AmaLilia will set sail in Egypt from 2024
AmaWaterways has revealed plans to add a second cruise ship in Egypt following a successful first season on the Nile for its new vessel AmaDahlia.
Read More…June 3, 2022
Abercrombie & Kent preparing for long-term outbound luxury travel growth
One month into the job, Abercrombie & Kent’s new Managing Director for Australia, Debra Fox, is scouting for new talent as the luxury travel company readies to upsize its local workforce.
Read More…March 23, 2022
Shepheard Hotel to be resurrected after long-term closure
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to manage and rebrand Cairo’s historic Shepheard Hotel, marking the ultra-luxury hospitality company’s entry into Egypt.
Read More…February 24, 2022
Girlahead stops in at Egypt’s Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, will once again be top of the global map when it hosts COP27, 7-18 November 2022. I was reminded of the destination’s history when looking a mere two kilometres across the so-blue Red Sea at the Straits of Tiran, a catalyst for the Six Days War in 1967. Today the sovereignty of the 80 sq km Tiran Island, seemingly guarding the area, is overseen by Saudi Arabia.
Read More…October 19, 2021
Egypt’s finest craftsmanship on display aboard the Nile’s newest luxury ship
FIRST LOOK: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released the first photos of its newest Super Ship, the S.S. Sphinx, on the Nile river in Egypt. Local artisans were sourced for the interior design to embody true Egyptian creativity and craftsmanship throughout.
Read More…September 13, 2021
AmaDahlia makes her grand debut in Egypt
AmaWaterways has launched its newest ship – AmaDahlia – on the Nile this month, with the 36-berth ship sailing the Secrets of Egypt & The Nile itinerary.
Read More…June 22, 2021
Atlas Ocean Voyages claims “industry first” for single travellers
Atlas Ocean Voyages will offer dedicated Solo Suites for single cruisers in a move it is referring to as an “industry-first”.
Read More…March 17, 2021
Rixos expands in Egypt with new beachfront Hurghada resort
Accor has expanded its luxury reach further in Egypt with the opening of the Rixos Premium Magawish Suites & Villas on the Red Sea Coast.
Read More…February 23, 2021
New river ship fuels increased demand for cruise specialist
Viking has reported a groundswell in interest for its Egypt river cruise program. Sales have spiked 25% in recent weeks after the cruise company announced in late January a new addition to its fleet – Viking Aton.
Read More…January 27, 2021
Viking Aton, a sister ship to Viking Osiris, will launch in 2022
Viking has unveiled details of a fleet expansion in Egypt, with Viking Aton, a new state-of-the-art river vessel to launch in 2022.
Read More…January 19, 2021
The St. Regis Cairo is the epitome of modern Egyptian glamour
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened The St. Regis Cairo on the banks of the River Nile. Located at the north end of the Corniche, in the heart of Egypt’s bustling metropolis, the 39-storey hotel offers easy access to the magnificent monuments of a city steeped in history.
Read More…June 23, 2020
Four 16-day voyages between Sydney and Auckland for Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn has unveiled 56 itineraries for late 2021 and 2022, offering nearly 100 departures of seven to 36-days in duration.
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