Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, a sophisticated luxury hotel in the heart of Cairo’s vibrant city, has officially opened. The five-star hotel blends timeless elegance with contemporary charm, redefining the art of living in Egypt to provide a unique gem that overlooks the majestic Nile.

Arsenale SpA, the Italian multi-brand company that develops luxury hospitality assets, has signed an agreement with Cairo National Railways to launch Egypt’s first luxury train.

Viking has released 99 new departure dates for its Egypt river voyage in response to strong demand. With the current seasons almost sold out, Viking’s highly popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary now has increased availability in 2024 and 2025.

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.

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.

AmaWaterways has confirmed its Egypt return for 2021, with a new 11-night river cruise and land program now on sale beginning next September. The company’s Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Kristen Karst flagged AmaWaterways’ resumption of operation in Egypt in mid-2019 and more widely at the CLIA UK conference in November. The river cruise specialist last offered an Egypt program ahead of the Arab Spring in 2011.

The data doesn’t lie. Hayman Island by InterContinental is back bigger than ever, and it’s making waves globally with American Express card holders. The Great Barrier Reef-based resort is the sole Australian property to feature in the newly released 2020 ‘Trending Destinations’ report compiled by American Express Travel’s accommodation platform, Fine Hotels & Resorts.

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has rolled out its 2020/21 program through the Middle East, focused on Egypt and Jordan, and with extension itineraries to Oman and the burgeoning market of Israel.

As part of its 2020 collection of extraordinary small group journeys, Abercrombie & Kent have released the new ‘Cape to Cairo’, one of six limited-edition adventures for the intrepid explorer. Led by an expert guide, the journey offers a balance of local activities and educational experiences and the opportunity for self-discovery and time at leisure.