Promotion plan to market Egypt's tourist attractions

Egyptian Tourism Minister Mamdouh el-Beltagui said a promotion campaign marketing Egyptian tourism is being implemented in order to overcome negative repercussions of latest world events.

In his meeting Monday with a Czech media and press delegation, Beltagui said a plan was set up to rejuvenate old airports and establish new ones.

He cited efforts of his ministry to develop the tourism sector including offering incentives to Egyptian and foreign charter flights to the various Egyptian destinations as well price cuts, comprehensive programmes and facilitating entry visa procedures.

Beltagui highlighted the variety in the Egyptian tourist product and kinds of tourism that include religious, environmental, safari, adventures and conference tourism.

There are many projects to overhaul ancient antiquities and develop tourist sites, said the minister. He stressed the tolerance-nature and hospitality of Egyptians as well as security and stability of the country.