Foreign passengers are handed out Christmas gifts at Marsa Alam airport - Photo courtesy: Ahmed Rabie
CAIRO – 30 December 2017: Marsa Alam witnessed its highest volume of tourist arrivals during this Christmas holiday season, Chairman of Marsa Alam Investors Association Adel Rady said in press remarks.
Passengers line up at Marsa Alam aisport arrival halls - Photo courtesy: Egypt Today/ Ahmed Rabie
He further pointed out that 60-70 percent of tourists are reported to be coming from the Czech Republic and Poland, adding that Marsa Alam’s visitors are usually greeted with water cannons and complimentary Christmas gifts, including flowers and chocolates.
A child wearing Santa Claus hat at Marsa Alam airport - Photo courtesy: Air Cairo Airline Facebook page
In previous statements, Bashar Abou Taleb, head of the Tourist Guides in the Red Sea affirmed that this winter season is better than previous years, noting that Marsa Alam’s occupancies overrun those of the popular destination, Hurghada, this year for the first time in the history of the city.
Ahmed Rabie, a member of Marsa Alam airport ground staff, told Egypt Today on Saturday that the airport received its first direct flights from Milano through the Egyptian aviation company, Air Cairo, a few days ago.
Passengers line up at Marsa Alam aisport arrival halls - Photo courtesy: Egypt Today/ Ahmed Rabie
Marsa Alam airport arrivals schedule - Photo Courtesy: Egypt Today/ Ahmed Rabie
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