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Cairo International AirPort will witness the launch phase of an electronic system that issues visas upon arrival to Egypt, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Wednesday.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathi said that the number of tourists visiting Egypt in 2024 reached 17.5 million, commending the assiduous efforts of all workers in the tourism and antiquities sectors who helped in making this achievement.
The coordinated efforts between the armed forces, naval forces, and other concerned authorities are continuing, with a focus on locating the 16 missing individuals, including 4 Egyptians and 12 foreigners.
Prime Minister welcomed the re-election of Olaf Hofmann as President of the German-Arab Chamber of Commerce
Tourists from America, Russia, Belgium, and Romania Visit Luxor's Ancient Landmarks
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Issa, received Ambassador Frank Hartmann, Ambassador of Germany to Cairo, and Ambassador Georg Postinger, Ambassador of Austria to Cairo, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.
The Luxor Temples and the Karnak Temples in the center of Luxor city are witnessing a state of distinctive tourist demand, many groups come from around the world to enjoy the ancient Egyptian civilization during the day at the temples.
The flights took off from the Western Mainland Airport in Luxor, Upper Egypt, under the supervision and supervision of navigator Zakaria Abdel Azim, director of the ground of the balloon airport in Luxor.
The government's plan succeeded in increasing the number of tourists arriving in Egypt to reach 7 million tourists during the first half of this year.
This growth will positively impact the nation's tourism revenue, which is projected to climb to approximately $14.4 billion from $13 billion within the same period.
The airport is scheduled to receive 11 flights, including 3 flights from Italy, 5 flights from the Czech Republic, two domestic flights and a flight from Germany.
The minister disclosed that tourist arrival rates from Russia and Ukraine during January and February 2023, have decreased on an annual basis by 40 percent and 80 percent, respectively.
Issa stated in a press conference on Monday that the 180 countries include: The United States of America (USA), Germany, Spain, The United Kingdom (UK), Russia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, etc…
Marsa Alam International Airport receives 12 out of 97 international flights arriving at the airport until next Friday, as procedures are facilitated for tourists to enjoy the vacation on the shores of the Red Sea.
Marsa Alam International Airport receives two international flights and a domestic flight, as the two flights arrive from the Italian Milan Airport.
Tourism Minister Ahmed Issa said in a meeting with the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, that About 13 million tourists visited Egypt in 2019.
CAPMAS statement released on Tuesday comes in conjunction with the World Tourism Day celebrations, which have been held on 27 September each year since 1980.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extended his condolences to the families of the victims of an accident involving French and Belgian tourists on a highway in Aswan, southern Egypt Wednesday, saying Egypt will give the victims and their families all kinds of support.
Cairo International Airport transports more than 37,000 passengers on 309 flights to several international and domestic destinations.
The Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the diplomat highlighted great potential of the tourism sector in Egypt.
