Dr. Bandar bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, president of the Arab Tourism Organization, stressed that Arab tourism has developed significantly despite the circumstances the region has gone through in recent years, adding that intra-Arab tourism in the region has reached 45%, "and we aim to exceed this rate."
Speaking at the Accessible Tourism Forum in the Arab Region, he added that this type of tourism, which caters to people with special needs, does not involve small numbers, as each tourist comes with a number of companions ranging from two to 4 people, which increases tourist traffic and contributes to economic development.
He pointed out that the development and prosperity of Egypt's tourism sector reflect the state of security and stability in Egypt, noting that the organization awarded President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi the Arab Tourism Collar of the Excellent Class in recognition of Egypt's efforts to strengthen Arab cooperation in tourism.
It is worth noting that about one billion people in the world have some form of disability, representing nearly 15% of the world's total population. This important segment accounts for 10% of total international tourism traffic, and its spending exceeds that of the average tourist by 20% to 30%.
