The tourism growth rate in Egypt is 8 times the growth in global tourism
Operating 5,000 closed rooms in hotels
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Ahmed Issa, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said that the Egyptian tourist destination had more than 25,000 closed rooms in 190 hotels.
He added, by working and promoting the tourism product, we were able to operate 5,000 rooms in them, and now we have only 19,000 rooms in 170 hotels, and work is underway to open the other rooms.
A new product for Gulf tourism
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities continued, in his meeting with journalists on the tourism and antiquities file, that the ministry is preparing to prepare a new product for Gulf tourism and improve the tourism experience, which will be launched soon to increase tourism activity for the Egyptian destination.
He continued that the Egyptian tourism product is rich and diverse, which requires the tourist to ensure that a good program is prepared for his visit to Egypt through tourism companies so that he can enjoy all the tourist components and activities.
Incoming tourism movement to Egypt
He pointed out that indicators and statistics indicate an increase in inbound tourism traffic to Egypt in November 2023 by 5% to 10%, as it becomes one of the best months in tourism traffic compared to last year.
Tourism growth rate in Egypt
The minister stressed that the tourism growth rate in Egypt is 8 times greater than the growth indicators in global tourism.
The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities pointed out that the Tourism Promotion Authority played a major role in clarifying the security situation in Egypt after the events of October 7 and sent about 300 responses to international professional partners from international tourism tour operators, to reassure them.
He revealed an increase in the budget for familiarization trips for international tourism operators and an increase in tourism promotional campaigns
Incoming tourists to Egypt
He said that as a result, the months of October and November were among the highest months in terms of incoming tourist traffic to Egypt, but even with this increase in the percentage of incoming tourist traffic to Egypt, the month of October did not achieve its target in the ministry’s plan to attract 15 million tourists by the end of the current year.
Issa said that the number of total flights increased by 30%, noting that regular flights increased by 10%. Noting the presence of a number of new airline companies.
The tourism sector in Egypt is betting on Latin American markets
The tourism sector in Egypt is betting on attracting Latin American markets, in light of the Egyptian strategy aimed at opening new tourist markets, amid demands to quickly launch a direct airline between the Egyptian capital, Cairo, and one of the largest Brazilian cities (Sao Paulo).
Brazilian tourism companies
Representatives of the Tourism Promotion Authority in Egypt met with 35 representatives of Brazilian tourism companies during their visit to Cairo, to learn about the Egyptian tourist destination, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, on Friday evening.
The Egyptian Ambassador to Brazil, Wael Abu Al-Magd, had announced the imminent launch of a direct flight between Cairo and São Paulo during the next few weeks. The Ambassador explained during the Brazilian Global Business Forum, which was held in São Paulo last October, that Egypt has many It is one of the attractive tourist destinations for Brazilian tourists, pointing out that the length of the flight between Egypt and Brazil was an obstacle to attracting tourists from Latin America.
Ahmed Ali, Director General of the Central Administration of Tourist Offices at the Tourism Promotion Authority in Egypt, presented the diversity of the Egyptian tourist destination, and the various tourist and archaeological sites and activities it includes.
Developing the infrastructure in Egyptian tourist destinations
During a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, he pointed to “developing the infrastructure in Egyptian tourist destinations, including the northern coast and the new city of El Alamein, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, scheduled to open soon, is one of the most important attractions for Brazilian tourists who have a passion for ancient Egyptian heritage and civilization.”
