Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Holds Professional Meetings with Travel Agencies and Tour Operators in the US Market

Mr. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, held a series of professional meetings with several leading travel agencies and tour operators in the US market. These meetings took place during his current official visit to San Francisco, USA, to inaugurate the "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition, its second international stop after Rome, Italy, and its first in the United States.

During the meetings, the Minister reviewed the Ministry's vision and strategy, which focuses on highlighting the unparalleled diversity of Egypt's tourist destinations and their wealth of diverse tourism products, styles, and experiences.

He pointed out that one of the most prominent and unique competitive advantages of Egypt is the ability to combine multiple tourism products into a single program. This allows for the creation of new tourism experiences and offers tourists the opportunity to move between diverse experiences and styles in a short period.

The Minister noted the launch of the pilot phase of the new digital system for issuing visas upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, starting tomorrow, August 1st. This system aims to streamline entry procedures for tourists and enhance the visitor experience.

He also highlighted Egypt's 4% growth in tourist arrivals during the first half of this year, with arrivals from the American market increasing by 2%. He emphasized his commitment to strengthening cooperation with American tour operators to achieve even greater growth rates in the coming period.

The Minister further outlined some of the measures recently implemented by the Ministry to address current regional circumstances. These include adjustments to the aviation incentive program and the launch of the "Vibes of Egypt" initiative. This initiative features live video feeds from tourists of various nationalities enjoying their holidays in Egypt. He pointed out that these videos were shared with numerous tour operators and have had a significant impact on reassuring tourists in different markets. Enjoy the city's Vibes through Egypt Travel Packages to discover exclusive packages. Explore Egypt Classic Tours, featuring over 50 trips to suit all tastes. We offer a 10-Day Egypt Private Tour Package to discover the most important sites.

The meetings included discussions with several tourism companies and tour operators about designing and organizing new and specialized tour programs for Egypt targeting cycling enthusiasts and other adventure tourism enthusiasts. You can choose Egypt Desert Safari Tours to discover desert adventures. For example, 3-Day, 2-Night Siwa Oasis Desert Tours from Cairo allow you to experience its unique traditions. Several tour operators and tourism companies confirmed the increasing demand for travel to Egypt, noting the rise in tourist bookings for 2027, particularly due to tourists' interest in witnessing the total solar eclipse, which will be visible from Luxor on August 2, 2027. They emphasized that bookings for next year have already surpassed the levels of the past two years. Discover this phenomenon with Egypt Day Tours, offering daily trips to explore what you desire. Enjoy Luxor Day Tours to witness the total solar eclipse.