AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Growth Targets: Egypt is aiming for 30 million international tourist arrivals annually by 2030, with the Tourism and Antiquities and Planning ministries coordinating to boost investment, products, workforce and visitor experience. Travel Safety & Scams: A UK family says a £6,300 luxury Egypt holiday was derailed by a scammer posing as a travel provider, leading to a cancelled booking and lost accommodation. Archaeology & Heritage: New excavations at Tell Abu Saify near Qantara East uncovered a Ramesses II inscription referencing restoration of a Horus statue “Lord of the City of Masn,” adding fresh clues to the possible lost Egyptian city. Cruise & Visitor Access: West Port Said Port welcomed the cruise ship ASTORIA GRANDE, underlining ongoing Red Sea and Mediterranean cruise activity. Egypt in Regional Tourism Demand: Egyptian interest in Trabzon is rising after Mohamed Salah’s transfer, with new Cairo–Trabzon charter flights cited as a key driver. Global Tourism Context: The OECD reports Egypt saw a 47% rise in international arrivals in 2025 versus 2019, as recovery continues unevenly across destinations.
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