Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Meets with Bulgarian Minister of Tourism to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

 On the sidelines of his participation in the 126th session of the Executive Council of the United Nations Tourism Organization, currently held in Toledo, Kingdom of Spain, Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, commenced his official meetings by holding a bilateral meeting with Mr. Ilin Dimitrov, Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria, to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation. This high-level dialogue aligns with the growing global interest in Egypt tours, as both nations seek to create seamless travel experiences for international visitors.

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed mechanisms to boost bilateral tourism traffic between the two countries by enhancing air connectivity and encouraging airlines to increase their flights between both nations. These efforts are expected to diversify available Egypt travel packages, in addition to supporting professional meetings between representatives of the tourism sector in both countries, organizing joint promotional roadshows, and implementing joint training programs to build the capacity of workers in the tourism and hospitality sectors, as well as exchanging expertise and exploring opportunities for the joint promotion of tourism destinations.

The meeting also touched upon exploring opportunities for cooperation and leveraging Egyptian expertise in the museum sector, archaeological excavations, and restoration. This includes partnering with the private sector to provide tourism services at archaeological sites and museums, similar to what has been implemented at the Grand Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization—monuments that are central highlights in many upscale luxury egypt travel packages.

During the meeting, Mr. Sherif Fathy highlighted the facilitations provided by the Egyptian state regarding travel procedures and obtaining tourist visas, which contribute to improving the tourist experience and increasing the number of arrivals. Such improvements make it even easier for travelers to book an extensive 15-Day Luxury Trip In Egypt or opt for a slightly shorter but equally immersive 12 days Egypt Tour Package to explore the country's rich heritage. Visitors looking for a curated experience can easily find balanced options like a 9 Nights 10 Days Egypt luxury tour or a more condensed 8 Days Egypt Luxury Trip to see the major historical highlights. Furthermore, the ministers noted the diversity of Egypt's topography, which allows for unique desert adventures alongside cultural trips, such as a 4 Days Egypt luxury tour to Cairo, Alexandria, and a white desert, or a specialized 3 Days Luxury tour to White Desert, Baharyia Oasis, and Fayoum.

The meeting was attended from the Bulgarian side by Mr. Todor Stoyanov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Kingdom of Spain; Ms. Savina Nedyalkova, Director of the International Affairs and Visas Department at the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism; Ms. Petya Stefanova, Director of the Public Relations and Protocol Department at the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism; Ms. Zlatina Lyutova, UN Tourism Coordinator at the International Affairs and Visas Department of the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism; and Ms. Maria Yancheva, Commercial Affairs Counselor at the Embassy of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Spain.

From the Egyptian side, it was attended by Ms. Rana Gohar, Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Communication and Foreign Relations and General Supervisor of the General Department of International Relations and Agreements at the Ministry, and Dr. Ahmed Nabil, Assistant Minister for Aviation and Monitoring.