Egyptian hotels accused of spreading pro‑Kremlin propaganda
Ukrainian tourists are raising the alarm about hotels in Egypt distributing leaflets containing Russian propaganda. These materials distort reality and promote the Kremlin's narrative.
Ukrainian tourists, holidaying in Egyptian hotels, report a disturbing phenomenon. Newsletters with Russian propaganda are being distributed at the front desks. These materials contain distorted information about the war, promoting the Kremlin's narrative. Newsletters, known as "Good Morning News," have appeared in popular hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada since last year.
Egyptian hotels promote Russian propaganda
In the latest edition from 24 March 2025, tourists could read about attacks on Ukrainian forces in the Kyiv region. All the news in the newsletter consists of reprints from the Russian agency Interfax. Interestingly, the propaganda is available not only in Russian but also in German, English, and French.
The British company KVH Media Group Ltd. is responsible for printing and publishing these materials. In the past, "Good Morning News" newsletters were mainly published in English and did not contain propaganda. Hotels such as Sunrise Resorts&Cruises and JAZ Hotel Group deny being involved in the production of these materials, although they do not comment on their distribution.
Tourists have been complaining for a long time
Ukrainian tourists filed complaints about these newsletters back in December. Marina Kazakova, a specialist in visas and tour selection, informed News Ukraine that hotels deny publishing these newspapers but do not address their distribution. Jaz Aquamarine assured that it removed the newsletters and apologised to the outraged guests.
The situation with Russian propaganda in Egyptian hotels is alarming. It underscores the importance of making sensible choices about holiday spots and being vigilant about the information environment even abroad. Mass complaints can be an effective tool to pressure the hotel industry to prevent the spread of hostile narratives in the future.
