Tourism in Egypt: Strengthening Relations with France and Strategies for Tourism Growth
Minister of Tourism Sherif Fathy recently praised the “strategic” and “historical” relations between Egypt and France, stressing their importance both at the governmental level and between the two peoples. During a meeting with the French Ambassador to Cairo Eric Chevalier, Fathy discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of tourism and archaeology.
Emphasis was placed on mechanisms to increase the influx of French tourists to Egypt in the coming stages. The two sides also discussed the archaeological projects implemented by the two countries. Fathy expressed optimism about the number of tourists visiting Egypt, predicting an increase to around 15.3 million by the end of the current year.
The minister also touched upon improving infrastructure such as roads, bridges, airports and new cities, stressing that all of these contribute to the tourism industry and facilitate travel between the country’s various tourist attractions.
Fathy mentioned a strategy to encourage tourism investments, especially in the hotel sector. He specified that his ministry is working on a strategy focused on promoting the diversity of tourism products in Egypt, including creating new products and improving existing ones.
In short, Egypt continues to strengthen its ties with France in the field of tourism and archaeology. The joint efforts aim to boost the tourist flow while developing stronger infrastructure to accommodate an increasing number of visitors. This promising collaboration between the two countries is part of a vision of constantly improving Egypt’s tourist appeal and its ability to offer an enriching experience to travelers from all over the world.