Media Watch

[Lsab]

Thanks Georgina - interesting reading.

[Riccal]

You would think This is Money would get the stamp duty element correct though wouldnt you.
Outside of that, excellent report

Rick

[Jeremy Sturgess]

Originally Posted by Riccal

You would think This is Money would get the stamp duty element correct though wouldnt you.
Outside of that, excellent report

Rick

It was a helpful report but I think it is misleading when the main photo is of the lovely el gouna and there was no mention of el gouna anywhere in the article. I accept that there are few other attractive photos they could use to promote Hurghada Sahl or Marsa Alam but its a bit rich to show a photo of Gouna without asking permission or mentioning that none of the other resorts looks anything like as nice.

[iain]

Originally Posted by Jeremy Sturgess

It was a helpful report but I think it is misleading when the main photo is of the lovely el gouna and there was no mention of el gouna anywhere in the article. I accept that there are few other attractive photos they could use to promote Hurghada Sahl or Marsa Alam but its a bit rich to show a photo of Gouna without asking permission or mentioning that none of the other resorts looks anything like as nice.

Hi Guys, aren't you forgetting this was written in a newspaper!!

When did facts ever get in the way of a good story LOL?

Iain

[queenie40something]

See Turkey is Brits’ No1 holiday spot | Top News Light Reading

[Lsab]

Courtesy of Stuart (wemyss1960)

Egyptian mortgage market catching up with booming property market | Africa | News

[queenie40something]

Brit dies in yet another crash see Three Britons among casualties of tourist bus accident in Egypt

[Georgina]

The advice in the Crime section has been updated regarding sexual assault:


In 2007 Egypt was one of the countries with the highest number of cases reported to our Consular staff of British nationals who were the victim of a sexual offence. Half a dozen of the cases reported to our Consular staff involved children under the age of 18.

There has been a noticeable increase recently in cases reported to Consular staff of British nationals who were the victim of sexual assault. Many of these assaults have occurred in what were considered to be safe environs e.g. hotel premises. The majority are connected with tourist related activities e.g. massage in spas. For more guidance about this see Rape and Sexual Assault.

Be aware that alcohol and drugs can lead to you being less alert, less in control and less aware of your environment. If you are going to drink, know your limit. Remember that drinks served in bars overseas are often stronger than those in the UK. For more guidance about this see Rape and Sexual Assault.

Here is the link: Egypt

[iain]

Egypt bucks the credit crunch and thrives as a property hotspot | Company News | NewsHi

Just thought this was an interesting article for those buying in Egypt. It is a propert news service and so likely to be optimistic about markets - but hey, a little optimism is very welcome just now!

It would be interesting to see people's views about the comment that Sharm property is rising at three time the rate of Hurghada.

Is that true? If so is it because Hurghada is a more mature market?



Iain

[queenie40something]

See ME NewsWire | Middle East News Wire - EUOTI Announces First Online Tourism Conference

Typical we fly out 16th so will expect extra security, delys etc - maybe workers escorted out??