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 French "Forum des Pionniers" (Pioneers Forum). This year, the event took place across Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, drawing about 130 major tour operators, travel agents, and representatives from French tourism companies looking to design top-tier Egypt tours.

The forum is considered one of the most prominent annual professional events in the French tourism market. Organized under the umbrella of Travel Insight, Travel Evasion, and the French school ESCAET, it brings together an elite group of decision-makers, experts, and professionals from the French travel sector. This collaboration helps enhance international partnerships and opens new horizons for comprehensive Egypt travel packages between the Egyptian tourism destination and its French partners.

In this context, Dr. Ahmed Youssef, CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board, met with the 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 travel sector. This will contribute to increasing inbound tourism from the French market to Egypt, especially since France is one of the most important European markets exporting tourism to the destination—frequently booking seasonal getaways like Egypt easter tours.

The Board also participated in a professional workshop held in the city of Luxor. The Board's delegation—which included Mr. Emad Fathy (Head of the Central Department of Tourism Offices), Ms. Hyam Farouk (Director of the Western Europe Unit), and Ms. Marian Helmy (Officer for the French and Benelux Market)—held several professional meetings with the forum participants. They discussed future cooperation opportunities and explored structural itineraries, similar to a 10 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Siwa & with Nile Cruise Easter Package or an 8 Days Cairo, Luxor & Hurghada during Easter, to strengthen commercial relations and support the growth of inbound travel from this vital market.

During the program, participants visited a number of the most prominent Egyptian tourist and archaeological destinations across Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. They explored the Giza Pyramids area, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Habu Temple, and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. These site visits gave them a close-up look at the diversity and uniqueness of Egypt's cultural products, showcasing how agents can seamlessly build a 6 Days Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor Easter Tour or even a 6 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Ismalia, and EL Alamein During Easter.

The participants expressed great appreciation for organizing the forum in Egypt, stressing that this visit provided an excellent, on-the-ground opportunity to discover the destination. They learned about the latest developments in the tourism sector and strengthened their professional relations with Egyptian partners, noting that even short trips, like 4 days in Alexandria & Cairo & its Museums or a 5 Days Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada Tour During Easter, offer an incredibly rich experience for international travelers.