Minister Meets with Italian Tourism Minister to Discuss Strengthening Cooperation and Boosting Tourist Flows to Egypt

Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, met with Mr. Gianmarco Mazzi, Italian Minister of Tourism, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the tourism sector. This meeting took place during his current official visit to Rome and Milan, where he is holding a series of extensive professional meetings with industry partners, including major tour operators and airlines operating in the Italian market. The discussions focused on increasing tourist arrivals to Egypt from this market, which is one of the most important European sources of tourism to Egypt.

The meeting was attended by several officials, including Ambassador Bassam Rady, Egypt's Ambassador to Italy; Dr. Ahmed Youssef, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Authority; Ms. Rana Gohar, the Minister's Advisor for Communication and External Relations and Supervisor of the General Department of International Relations and Agreements; and Dr. Ahmed Nabil, Assistant Minister for Aviation and Follow-up.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Sherif Fathy congratulated the Italian Minister of Tourism on assuming his post, wishing him success in his duties and expressing his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality.

During the meeting, both sides emphasized the deep historical ties between the two countries and the growing cooperation across various fields. They also praised the close relationship between the two countries' political leaderships. Furthermore, they stressed the importance of building upon these relations to enhance joint tourism cooperation and increase the volume of tourism between the two sides. Don't miss Egypt Travel Packages' offers to enjoy complete packages and visit multiple cities. If your time is limited, you can choose from Egypt Day Tours' packages for short day trips. We offer Aswan Day Tours, which include more than 35 excursions. We recommend the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show to enjoy one of Aswan's most important shows.

The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities also reviewed the diversity of Egyptian tourist destinations favored by Italian tourists, including coastal cities, Luxor, Aswan, El Alamein, and the North Coast, expressing his expectation that this growth will continue in the coming period.

The Minister addressed the volume of tourism investments currently underway in the North Coast region, as well as the Ministry's efforts to develop the tourism and hospitality education and training system through specialized technical schools, cooperation with tourism and hotel colleges, partnerships with international educational institutions, and e-learning programs, including the (EGTAP) training platform launched by the Ministry.

He also discussed successful partnership models with the private sector in managing services at archaeological sites and museums, such as the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids area, which contribute to improving the quality of services provided to visitors. He emphasized that the preservation and maintenance of antiquities is a top priority for the Ministry. If you're looking for luxury travel packages in Egypt, this one is perfect for you and your needs. We recommend the 4-Day Cairo Luxury Tour, where you can enjoy four days of luxury in Egypt's finest hotels. If you're looking for adventure, then Egypt Desert Safari Tours are for you, offering desert exploration and camping. We also offer the Cairo to the White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour, the most requested trip.