Egypt is a safe travel destination for both Arab and foreign visitors and will be even safer after the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections, said Hisham Zazou, Egypt’s Minister of
Tourism.“Tourism in Egypt might be sick but will not die,” he said. “The challenges facing the Egyptian tourism industry are unique. But at the same time, it is important to maintain a true picture of the situation in Egypt.
“Tourist destinations continue to be safe and secure and are still attracting thousands of tourists from around the world on a daily basis. We want to make it known that Egypt is a strategic, safe tourism destination for Arab and foreign visitors alike.”Tourism in Egypt has suffered in the past two years due to political protests and unrest following the ouster of ex-president Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
According to the tourism ministry, revenues from visitors dropped 50 per cent during the first quarter of 2014. Income from tourists fell from $12.5 billion in 2010 to $5.8 billion in 2013 owing to a rise in travel warnings to Egypt late last year after a few unprecedented attacks on tourists.Zazou said that tourist numbers to the country are expected to rise to their previous highs after the parliamentary and presidential elections.
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