The Effects of the Revolution on Business and Tourism in Egypt

From a tourist point of view, prior to January of 2011 there was a thriving Egypt Tourism business, it died instantly with the demonstrations and Government Travel Warnings. There are a few tourists returning, but most of the Travel Warnings are still in place even though demonstrations are not affecting the tourist sites. The inquiries start to build back up and as soon there is negative media again on the TV the inquiries drop and those in process cancel.


The Effects of the Revolution on Business and Tourism in Egypt
By Avril Betts
From a tourist point of view, prior to January of 2011 there was a thriving Egypt Tourism business, it died instantly with the demonstrations and Government Travel Warnings. There are a few tourists returning, but most of the Travel Warnings are still in place even though demonstrations are not affecting the tourist sites. The inquiries start to build back up and as soon there is negative media again on the TV the inquiries drop and those in process cancel.
Many of the Tourism Business, Hotels, Nile Cruises, and even the camel vendors offering rides at the Pyramids have suffered drastically. Many not even able to feed their animals. Egypt was and is dependent to a large extent on the Tourism Business. It will return when Egypt stays out of the negative media, but for now it has devastated the industry completely.
The tourist industry hired a large % of the population and now these people are out of work, some have gone out of business, and many struggle to feed their families. Unemployment especially among the young people is the highest is has ever been, and people struggle daily just to feed their families. Egyptians in general are innovative, wonderful people, warm and hospitable, and it is sad to see them suffering.
Mubarak's autocratic rule controlled everything including the media and TV, and the average person was living on less than $2 a day. There wasn't a day go by when Mubaraks face wasn't plastered in the papers and TV telling the population how wonderful (he thought) he was.
Corruption in Egypt was rampant, its still there but now most of the Ministers have gone it has become easier to open a business. Previously you basically paid under the counter for anything you wanted to do with the government. It's not as prevalent as it was - previously to open a business and get the necessary licenses you had to know someone to get to the Minister and then needed to pay the Minister a large fee in order to get approval for the license, then pay under the counter down the line to get it processed and activated. Now many small businesses are popping up all over the place taking advantage of the fact that the old guard is gone and before any new rules come into place.
In the wake of the revolution we feel that Tourism will return as there is a pent up interest in Egypt, but it will take the halt of negative media to bring it back. Yes the demonstrations where awful with the hired thugs and security police attacking the peaceful demonstrators, but these where limited to specific areas in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez, and in general the rest of Egypt moves on with everyday life. Those tourists who have returned are enjoying the uncrowded sites.
I am convinced that most of the situations like the attack on the Israeli Embassy, and the attacks on the Coptic Churches where staged events in an attempt by the old guard to create fear and bad relations and in order to have an excuse to bring back Marshall law, which they reinstated immediately after these events.
People forget that there are 18 million people in Cairo so even a 100,000 people in the square is still a small number in comparison. When you consider that Egypt has 80 million people restricted to areas along the Nile and coast away from the desert, and that it is only the size on one of the Provinces of Canada or one US State and when by comparison you consider that Canada has 33 million people across Canada it helps to put it in better perspective.
The elections although welcomed have been difficult as Political Parties were not allowed to form under the old regime, meaning that once the old regimen was overthrown they had little time to get organized into the necessary political groups to really put forth the proper programs and people they actually need to run the country efficiently. Once a new Civilian Government is in place it is generally felt that with time there is hope for the future and that business opportunities will start to come with foreign investments.
Basically Egypt has always had a dual monetary system, one price for Egyptians and another much higher price for foreigners. I understand in general that they need new money to come in to help them build, but imposing high taxes on foreign investors is not the way to build. Hopefully the new Government when in place will look at foreign investments as a way to help unemployment and opportunities for growth. Only time will tell.
and for more information and tours to Egypt check out
http://www.egypttoursandtravel.com
http://www.nile-cruises.com
Avril Betts CHA and partner Khaled Azzam own A-Z Tours and Action Travel along with their own agency in Cairo, Egypt.
We like to think your vacation starts when you call us. Our staff are great and treat our clients like family, offering custom tours to Egypt and surrounding countries.
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Aruba Beyond the Sun and Sand

When someone mentions the Caribbean island of Aruba, the first things that come to mind are images of sun, white sand beaches and turquoise waters, or maybe excellent shopping in world class boutiques, or perhaps the chance to try your luck at one of the island's elegant casinos. But there is much more to this small island that bears a distinct mixture of Dutch, Latin American and native cultures than first meets the eye.


Aruba Beyond the Sun and Sand
By Peter D Knight
When someone mentions the Caribbean island of Aruba, the first things that come to mind are images of sun, white sand beaches and turquoise waters, or maybe excellent shopping in world-class boutiques, or perhaps the chance to try your luck at one of the island's elegant casinos. But there is much more to this small island that bears a distinct mixture of Dutch, Latin American and native cultures than first meets the eye.
Only 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela, Aruba is positioned in a dry, hurricane-free zone, making it an ideal destination throughout the year. Combine its perfect, warm, breezy climate with its scenic wonders, friendly people, vibrant culture, delicious food, fine accommodations and a stimulating variety of activities and Aruba provides a guaranteed great vacation.
Aruba's unique geography, language, music, art, cuisine, commerce and a host of other interesting features make it a great place to visit and an even better place to live.
The natural environment is one of Aruba's most treasured assets and one that the Aruban people are dedicated to preserving. Beautiful sugar-white sand beaches and crystal clear aqua-colored water are important to Arubans and so a reef cleaning project began over a decade ago to preserve the marine environment for sunbathers, water sports enthusiasts and scuba divers alike.
The Aruba Department of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry also is involved in the preservation of the sea turtle, a species in danger of extinction.
The 3400 hectares of Arikok National Park, comprising about 17 percent of the island of Aruba, features a desert landscape with boulders, cactus, scurrying bright turquoise or green lizards, wild goats and other endangered species including the Aruban rattlesnake and parrot species. The National Park was designed in the first place for the Aruban people, to preserve the area for future generations but of course tourism has a great benefit from it as well with a visitor, hiking trails, beaches and caves where pre-Columbian glyphs can be seen.
While Arubans are working hard to preserve the natural environment they are equally dedicated to maintaining their cultural heritage. One effort is to support the language of Papiamento, a unique blending of Dutch, Spanish, English and other influences.
Aruban music has distinctive rhythms such as the walz, tumba, danza and mazurka and interesting instruments like the huiro and the tingilingi box. These can be experienced at hotels and restaurants where dancers and musicians perform as well as at the yearly Carnival celebrations and the weekly Bon Bini show at historic Fort Zoutmann in Oranjestad.
Only a short drive from Oranjestad is San Nicolas, Aruba's second largest city, a community with its own special character. An oil refinery town which saw its heyday before the mid-1980s, San Nicolas underwent an aggressive development plan in recent years to create a better atmosphere not only for the 45 nationalities that live there, but for tourism as well. Amongst the newly renovated streets and buildings is an unusual San Nicolas treasure that alone makes the visit worthwhile, Charlie's Bar. A family-run business for three generations its walls are plastered with license plates, artwork, sports memorabilia, marine paraphernalia, police crests, photographs of beauty contestants and virtually anything that visitors want displayed to record their visit.
Aruba boasts a variety of great restaurants. A few of them serve authentic Aruban specialties while others offer cuisine from around the world. Although Aruba is not blessed with much arable land, programs spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture have been designed to try to ensure that part of every plate that's eaten on Aruba is grown naturally on Aruba, whether it is fruit, a goat dish, seafood or the herbs that are used to season it.
One crop that does grow well in Aruba's dry, windy climate is the aloe vera plant. These plants are processed into two principal product lines, a hard gum for use in laxative medications and a gel which is used in various cosmetic and skin care products. A tour can be taken of an aloe vera facility to learn about the harvesting and manufacturing process.
In addition to agricultural products, another essential substance is provided to Arubans, thanks to a technological process that turns a plentiful resource into something that benefits native Arubans and tourists alike. A lack of natural fresh water requires the Arubans to obtain their drinking water through a desalination plant that converts sea water into tasty fresh water that comes out pure, right from the tap. It is not only safe to drink but has earned such rave reviews that a glass of Aruban water has been given the name Balashi Cocktail after the location of the water desalination facility.
A beautiful climate, both tropical and desert scenery, plenty of activities in and out of the water, fine food and clean, fresh drinking water are all great reasons why tourists return to Aruba again and again. To these you can add the warm Aruban people themselves whose love of their island and genuine friendliness cannot help but be expressed to visitors.
Peter Knight is an author, video producer and translator who has produced a 54-minute travel video Aruba Beyond the Sun and Sand which features Aruba's natural beauty as well as Arubans themselves discussing their culture and what makes it such a great tourist destination. To order this DVD or thousands of other travel videos click http://www.rtavideo.com/worldlypursuitstravelvideos.html
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Honolulu, the paradise of beaches, is an awesome destination for everyone, who wants a break from daily routine of stress and strain. Visit this natural wonderland for exploring its stunning sand beaches and volcanic mountains.

Explore The Beach Paradise in A Limo

Author: Morad Shaker
Honolulu, the paradise of beaches, is an awesome destination for everyone, who wants a break from daily routine of stress and strain. Visit this natural wonderland for exploring its stunning sand beaches and volcanic mountains.

Nicknamed the beach paradise, Hawaii consists of a group of islands, each of which offers a unique and enriching experience. People of all age groups plan a trip t Honolulu, the capital city of Hawaii. The island attracts people from diverse backgrounds owing to its mesmerizing beaches and breathtaking natural scenery. Honeymooners to couples celebrating their twenty fifth wedding anniversary to children on a school trip, all come together in Honolulu. Besides, marine biologists as well as historians also visit this place due to its rich natural habitat and history.

Honolulu further splits into numerous islands, which are accessible by road. The Honolulu International Airport (HIA) is the largest airport of the state and is located on the island of Oahu. Air transport is the best means to reach Honolulu as it enjoys excellent connectivity with many major cities. There are a number of daily flights to cities like Anchorage, Atlanta, Auckland, Belllingham, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Guam, Haneda, Houston, Incheon, Kansai, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Manila, Seoul, Sydney, Vancouver and others.

Waikiki, the world famous beach destination is located in Honolulu. Numerous hotels and resorts have been built in Waikiki and it would be good to plan your trip and book an accommodation in advance. Almost all the hotels are located within the close vicinity of beach, which is the main tourist attraction in Waikiki. Besides, this Waikiki is also globally famed for surfing. If you are not a surfer or have never surfed before, it would be a good opportunity to enroll for a crash course in surfing, offered on the beaches and to take a plunge.

Snorkeling is another water sport to indulge in, to explore and be charmed by the marine creatures in this land. Whale songs, an unusual phenomenon, can be heard while snorkeling during certain times of the year. The historically significant, Pearl Harbor too is located here and is visited to witness and commemorate the lives lost here. Traveling from the airport to your hotel and across Honolulu can be done on local coaches and buses run by the state. Taxis including limousine are also available and can be hailed on arrival at the airport. For traveling this beautiful island in style, you can also book a limousine in advance, which will pick you up form the airport on arrival.

Limousine services in Hawaii are offered by many operators. The limousines are chauffeur driven and are maintained well. Experienced chauffeurs help you get away from the airport and towards your destination in no time, and prevent you from wasting time at the airport. Tours of local areas can also be arranged on the limousine however it needs to be booked in advance before your arrival in Honolulu.
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The author of this article is currently associated with Limousine Honolulu, a reputed organization involved in providing Limousine services in Hawaii.
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The Royal Ontario Museum is so much more than any ordinary museum. Exhibiting over 6 million pieces representing the best of history and the most diverse cultures, who would want to miss out on such an enriching and fascinating experience?

A Journey across History, Art and Science at The Royal Ontario Museum

Author: Travelhouseuk
The largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario, Toronto exists as a destination popular all around the globe as one of the most fascinating tourists' hub and it indeed is. Located rather perfectly on the shore of Lake Ontario, in Southern Ontario, it is one of the most modern cities with a history that can easily be stretched back to the late 18th century. Popular also as the fifth most populated city in the entire North of America, it is obvious to think of all its excellent features which have attracted so many residents and even more tourists. With its great amusement parks, exotic festivals, scenic gardens, exceptional museums, fantastic entertainment opportunities and sensational landmarks, it is no wonder that Toronto manages to attract millions of visitors from all over the world. For you to be amongst these lucky people, we're offering cheap flights to Toronto for an experience you are guaranteed to cherish for the rest of your life.
One of the most amazing attractions within this glorious city, which is also a heavenly place for all those who take keen interest in history and its exploration, is the exquisite ‘Royal Ontario Museum'. Representing natural history and world culture in a way you never thought was possible. With Downtown Ontario providing its main entrance, this glorious piece of art is situated east of Philosopher's Walk in the University of Ontario and north of Queen's Park. Built as early as 1912, the museum has continued to only enhance its reputation, structure and the quantity of rich historical artifacts that it contains.
A trip to this museum is sure to be an invigorating one and simply magical for those who enjoy history and the process of development of a nation. It promises a great family vacation as strolling around the museum in a very inspiring environment is not only exciting and fun but also very educational and enriching. You would be introduced to a whole new world of science, history are art and would be delighted to see its extra-ordinary mixture so intricately represented through this brilliant museum.
Exhibiting a collection of six million objects, each with its own story, there is no doubt about the fact that around every corner, you would discover something new and learn something extra-ordinary. Perhaps that is exactly what makes this museum so special. It never fails to surprise its lucky visitors and that is one element which keeps attracting more and more each year.
Each gallery within the Museum has been designed to represent a theme. There are the ‘World Culture Galleries', the ‘Hands-on Galleries', the ‘Natural History Galleries' and the Exhibition spaces which feature special exhibitions that keep changing with time in addition to the permanent displays. So each time you visit, be prepared to find something completely new and even more exciting and intriguing. Want to indulge in some learning? Well this museum offers you a chance to do just that and plenty more.
The World Culture Gallery is again divided into many themes, those related to the Canadian culture, then those of the rich Chinese Culture and so on. One thing that is guaranteed is that you won't possibly be able to get bored here as there are so many vibrant cultures to explore and histories to discover. The Natural History Galleries represent the evolution of areas and things such as bats, butterflies, mammals, birds etc. These are a lot of fun to look at and learn about many living creatures. Moreover, the Hand's On gallery represents the latest technologies and offers a chance for you to try them out.
A trip to the ‘Royal Ontario Museum' is sure to be fun and enriching and there is nothing more that you could ask for when embarking on a family vacation. So don't let this opportunity pass you by and book your cheap tickets with us now.
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