Egypt:30 million tourists in 2022

Objective 30 million tourists and 25 billion dollars in revenues in 2022. An ambitious goal for Egypt, that to reach this goal relies on a growing contribution of the Italian demand. This is expressed by Hisham Zaazou, Egyptian Minister of Tourism. "The Italians have invented tourism in Egypt before discovering Sharm El Sheikh and then Marsa Alam, which have become attractions for the whole world. Now more and Italians are developing the area of ​​Marsa Matrouh on the Mediterranean coast, further contributing to the growth of our tourism, which is a vital economic sector for Egypt. " The foreign arrivals in the country have gone by, in particular, from 5.5 million in 2000 to 14.7 million in 2010. During the same period, revenues rose from $ 4.2 billion to 12.5 billion, while the hotel offer also came to touch, in 2010, 225 thousand 600 rooms, with 208 thousand in construction. But above all, tourism is, for Egypt, 47.8% of the total export value of services contributed 19.2% to the inflow of foreign currency, counts for 11, 3% of the national GDP and employs 12.6% of the total workers. The minister outlined the development strategies of the sector, including support to business partners, through the promotion of co-marketing activities, ensuring incentives for charter flights to Egypt, the outdoor promotion campaigns, and the continuation the actions of pr currently in progress, such as, for example, that provides for the organization of educational for printing and business operators. In order to encourage even the new markets, it is thought also to build closer partnerships with airlines, as well as the simplification of procedures for issuing visas and construction of major communication campaigns online. "International tourists are welcome by us. And ours is a safe country - says the minister. " Just to reiterate this concept has been designed an innovative campaign entitled "Egypt now", through which a series of webcam will be installed in various parts of the country, to show everyone in real time the peace and security of the Egyptian destinations.

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Project Green Star Hotel, the country develops the receptive

Egypt keeps his guard up and paves the way to go as a protagonist on the scene to do.

Hotel development takes the bench even if the times speak of crisis and contraction in spending on travel. "The investments are not held back - said the Minister of Tourism of Egypt, Hisham Zaazou -. In construction there are over 200 thousand new rooms within five years. Industry of the hotel is central to the economy of the nation, but you must follow an innovative line. "

It is on this principle that the government wants to bring forward a concept of 'bio tourism', which also includes a certification mark on the structures that are environmentally friendly.

"By the end of 2013 we will implement the project started Green Star Hotels years ago - announces Zaazou -. We are working quickly to achieve an overall saving of 30 per cent of the cost of energy." Currently there are 46 hotels with the environmental label certification: 4 and 5 star present in the Red Sea and

South Sinai.

The aim is, once again, more and more pleasure to foreigners with new topics and bring employment at high levels.

Meanwhile, waiting for the European markets will regain their strength more loyal over the years, the incoming of the country is meanwhile compensating the losses with Russian and German.

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After 13 years the historic Egyptian town again hosts the Italian travel agents

Countdown to Congress Fiavet which will start tomorrow 17 April (17-21 April) in Luxor, Egypt.Egyptian Tourism in Italy confirming that 'intention to cooperate 100% with the travel agencies and the trade to regain confidence in the destination and stimulate the market, despite the difficulties."After the experience of three years ago in Port Ghalib in Egypt ritoriamo for Congress Fiavet with strong ambitions and strategies to demonstrate the safety of the country and to regain the Italian tourists - said El Gabbar - Always tour operators and agencies journey are our reference points and the first port of call for the tourist market and to enhance the image of our country, also we focus on the fact that Italy and Egypt have always been united by history and culture, but also by a strong friendship. The calendar is pretty busy but we want to give my best. All in Egypt have at heart the importance of the tourism industry and to communicate is of paramount importance. " Objectives regain the trust and market share.
Clear and strong message Mohamed Abdel Gabbar, Director of the

After meeting with Astoi, which took place in Cairo in January, tomorrow will be the turn of the conference Fiavet, another piece that confirms Egypt's commitment to the trade associations and the tourism industry. In 2012, Italians in Egypt were 780 thousand with 45% of repeaters, but past the Italian market recorded over a million arrivals "we must go back to those numbers thanks to the collaboration with agencies and tour operators Italian. The top positions are occupied by Russians, Germans and Brits "shows the Director.
New targets also with regard to the destination and several places: in addition to further development of tourism in the Red Sea and especially the northern coastal area of ​​El Alamein, the country is also working to promote areas of the deserts, for example, the White Desert, oasis and along the path of the Nile "thanks to these new amenities you can greatly expand the tourist to Egypt,"