Egypt is advancing the development of Terminal 4 at Cairo International Airport, implementing advanced technologies with the goal of enhancing the travel experience and accommodating 30 million passengers annually.
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The city presented last week the “Muslim-Friendly Foz do Iguaçu – Halal Tourism Guide,” with information about restaurants and hotels fit to welcome Muslim tourists to the city. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber and CDIAL Halal are partners in Foz’s efforts to become a halal destination.
The Tunisian city is hosting the first edition of the International Oasis and Desert Tourism Exhibition from this Tuesday (3) to Thursday (5). The event highlights the beauty of these two ecosystems to attract tourists.
The airlines revealed on Thursday (21) a partnership enabling passengers to connect using segments operated by the other company. Royal Air Maroc will resume its direct Casablanca-Guarulhos flight on December 7.
The Arab country saw just shy of 5 million foreign travelers year-to-date through September, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported, including 3,500 Brazilians.
The country’s hospitality sector has revised up investment projections through 2028 by 26.9%. Occupancy rates have also gone also up in the country.
The Moroccan ambassador to Brazil, Nabil Adghoghi, expects that the resumption of the Royal Air Maroc route on December 7 will increase travel by Brazilian tourists to Morocco and vice versa. The foreign ministers of both countries have recently outlined the next steps in the bilateral partnership.
International travelers spent about USD 600,000 more on tourism in Brazil from January to July this year compared to the same period in 2023. The average expenditure per visitor was USD 1,093.
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) opened in May a center in São Paulo to promote the country as a travel destination to Brazilians. The nonstop route between Casablanca and São Paulo is expected to encourage travel.
Revenues during the first half of 2024 reached USD 6.6 billion, according to the Arab country’s Ministry of Tourism.
NGOs signed an agreement to work together on “Tunisia’s Culinary Route,” a project to introduce the flagship products of each region into tourist practices.
Airlines can submit projects for the second round of the International Tourism Acceleration Program. They can add new routes connecting destinations in Brazil to foreign countries or increase seat capacity. A public investment of roughly USD 300,000 is forecast.
Morocco’s flagship carrier will resume its direct route between Casa Blanca and São Paulo starting December, with three weekly flights. Tickets will be available for purchase starting Wednesday (12).
At meeting in Dubai, trade body IATA said the passenger number is expected to be a record beating the 2019 high. Revenues are forecast to rise to unprecedent USD 996 billion, but airlines face a sharp rise in costs and challenges related to emissions.
