Diplomat Affairs Magazine 2021/2022

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Exciting developments in the Egyptian tourism industry Promoted by Dutch tour operators The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt hosted a Business Lunch for Dutch Tour Operators that market Egypt as a destination for Dutch travelers.

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The event took place at the Ambassador’s residence in the Hague, with as aim to introduce the Dutch tour operators to new developments in the Egyptian tourism sector. Among those present were TUI, Corendon, Riksja Travel, Koning Aap, and more. The Ambassador H.E. Hatem Elsayed Kamaleldin warmly welcomed the guests before H.E. Ghada Shalaby, the Egyptian Deputy Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, gave a virtual presentation. This presentation was supported by Mr Magued Abu Sdeira, the Director of the International Tourism Sector at the Egyptian Tourism Authority, Mr Karim Mohsen, 74 DIPLOMAT AFFAIRS

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THE EMBASSY HOPES THIS EVENT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASING THE NUMBERS OF TOURISTS FROM THE NETHERLANDS TO EGYPT Member of the Steering Committee of the Egyptian Chamber of Tourism and Tour Operators and Agencies, and by Ms Ghada

Fahmy from the Egyptian Department of International Relations and Agreements. Topics involved items such as the developments and achievements in the Egyptian Tourism Sector, the facilities that Egypt has to offer, and the health and safety measures with regards to COVID-19. The representatives of the various tour operating companies were then free to ask their questions directly to the Egyptian participants, which led to many fruitful discussions. The Embassy hopes this event will contribute to increasing the numbers of tourists from the Netherlands to Egypt, as well as to enhance


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