The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is co-hosting the French “Pioneers Forum” in several Egyptian tourist cities

 The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board, co-hosted the events of the French "Forum des Pionniers" (Pioneers Forum), which was held this year in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, with the participation of around 130 major French tour operators, travel agents, and tourism company representatives. This prestigious gathering highlights the global interest in booking specialized Egypt tours, as international agencies continue to seek the highest quality itineraries for their clients.

The forum is one of the most prominent annual professional events in the French tourism market. It is organized under the umbrella of Travel Insight, Travel Evasion, and the French school ESCAET, bringing together an elite group of decision-makers, experts, and professionals from the French travel and tourism sector. This event contributes significantly to strengthening international partnerships and designing the most comprehensive Egypt travel packages to open new horizons for cooperation between the Egyptian tourism destination and French partners.

In this context, Dr. Ahmed Youssef, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board, met with the forum participants during their visit to the Giza Pyramids area. He emphasized the Board's keenness to enhance cooperation with major French companies operating in the tourism sector to increase inbound tourism traffic from the French market to Egypt. Such collaborations often lay the groundwork for creating the Best Egypt and The Nile Luxury Tour itineraries, especially given the prominent position this market holds as one of the most important European source markets for the Egyptian tourism destination.

The Board also participated in the professional workshop held in the city of Luxor, where the Board's delegation—which included Mr. Emad Fathy, Head of the Central Administration of Tourism Offices; Ms. Hyam Farouk, Director of the Western Europe Unit; and Ms. Marianne Helmy, Executive for the French Market and Benelux Countries—held a number of professional meetings and interviews with the forum participants. These sessions focused on optimizing a Luxury Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Red Sea tour vacation experience for European travelers, while aiming to discuss future cooperation opportunities and strengthen commercial relations with trade partners in the French market to support the growth of inbound tourism traffic from this important tourism market to Egypt.

During the program, the participants visited a number of the most prominent Egyptian tourist and archaeological destinations in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, including the Giza Pyramids area, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Medinet Habu Temple, and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. These iconic sites form the core of any premium Cairo, Nile & Lake Cruise Luxury Tour, where they had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the diversity and uniqueness of Egypt's tourist and cultural products. Witnessing these historical gems inspires operators to promote a Cairo and Egypt Nile Cruise Luxury Tour package that seamlessly connects Egypt's ancient capitals.

The participants also expressed their appreciation for organizing the forum in Egypt, confirming that this visit provided them with an excellent opportunity to discover the Egyptian tourism destination on the ground and learn about the latest developments in the tourism sector. Experiencing the intimate charm of private river sailing firsthand allowed them to see why options like an 8 day Cairo and Dahabiya Luxury travel package are so highly sought after by discerning travelers. Ultimately, the successful event strengthened their professional relations with partners in the Egyptian tourism sector, reinforcing the value of offering a seamless, high-end Best 6-days in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor travel package to those looking to experience Egypt's main highlights in style.