Egypt Implements Initiatives to Boost Tourism Sector

The Egyptian government is carrying out several measures to strengthen the tourism sector, following a meeting with the advisory committee on tourism development. 

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli stressed that the government would continue to support initiatives to enhance the tourism sector, noting its economic significance and potential to generate employment. 

During the meeting, members discussed plans to draw visitors to the country, refine the travel experience, and increase the number of repeat visits. They highlighted the dire need for more flights to Egypt, advocating for private airline participation and the emergence of aviation hubs to tackle shortages. 

The members also recommended developing Cairo and Marsa Alam airports to increase their capacities for larger visitor arrivals. 

Investors at the meeting urged for closer cooperation between the government and private sector and proposed for more efficient issuing of hotel licences, better infrastructure, and less complicated investment regulations.

They emphasized the importance of ensuring that tourists have a smooth end-to-end experience when visiting Egypt. 

Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy, who attended the meeting, stated that some tourism initiatives are already in progress, such as the introduction of e-visas. 

Minister Fathy also proposed to create a central entity titled, “Investment Opportunities Bank” to manage investments for the tourism sector. 

The meeting was concluded by Prime Minister Madbouli with him instructing the committee on privatizing airport management, expediting the implementation of e-visas, and facilitating the licensing process for tourism businesses.

He also directed the committee to immediately remove any roadblocks to hotel development to rapidly expand the country’s accommodation capacity.