Tourism Min. outlines ministry’s program

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, during his participation in the special Parliamentary committee to discuss the New Government Program: Outlined the key elements of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Program for the upcoming period ?The ministry's strategy centres on achieving tourism economic security and incorporating various aspects of sustainability. Diversifying markets and tourism patterns to maximize the benefits of Egypt's tourism resources. ? ?Monitoring the developments in Egypt's tourism industry and conduct biannual reviews of its targets. Enhancing tourism investment in Egypt, particularly in the hotel sector, and launching initiatives to encourage and attract new investments in tourism. Conducting an inventory on incomplete hotel rooms to determine potential expansion capacity. ?Establishing new regulations for various types of accommodations to increase the availability of tourist facilities. Enhancing the collaboration between the Ministries of Tourism and Antiquities and Civil Aviation to serve the tourism industry in Egypt. Managing ?the tourism industry with an economic perspective, taking into account the seasonal nature of tourism when planning marketing strategies. ?Conducting scientific studies to analyse the development of tourism expenditure rates and modern values of average tourist spending. Enhancing tourists experience in museums and archaeological sites through expanding partnerships with the private sector in facility management. Enhancing oversight and general governance, activating the role of civil society, represented by tourism chambers and their federation, to develop the tourism sector. Continuing legislative reforms governing tourism activities. Establishing a ?capacity building plan to help the ministry's employees to achieve performance efficiency through effective management of all projects and activities. Source: State Information Service Egypt