Ehab Abdel Aal, Treasurer Of The Egyptian Tourism Chambers Federation And The Luxor Cultural Tourism Preservation Association, Confirmed That Egypt’s Participation In The International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR 2026, Held In Madrid, Spain, From January 21 To 25, Was Successful And Impactful, Reflecting Growing Interest In Egypt As A Tourist Destination Across Various Markets, Particularly Latin American Markets.
Abdel Aal Stated That Demand For Egypt As A Tourist Destination Is High For The Upcoming Summer Season, Revealing Positive Indicators Of An Increase In Flights To Egypt Starting In Mid-June, Supporting The Ministry’s Plans To Boost Tourist Arrivals And Expand Air Connectivity To Egypt.
He Added That Strong Demand For Cultural Tourism Is Expected During The Winter Season, Particularly From Latin American Countries, Which Show Significant Interest In Archaeological And Historical Destinations, Especially Luxor, Aswan, And Cairo.
Abdel Aal Said That The Egyptian Pavilion Witnessed Heavy Attendance From The First Day Of The Exhibition, Attracting Tour Operators, Tourism Companies, And Airlines. He Noted That The Overall Organization And Strong Official Presence Reflect The Efforts Made By The Ministry Of Tourism And Antiquities And The Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board to ensure Egypt’s effective participation.
He Also Pointed Out That The Exhibition Of Archaeological Replicas, Featuring A Replica Of One Of The Halls Of The Golden King Tutankhamun, An Iconic Feature Of The Grand Egyptian Museum, Attracted Large Numbers Of Visitors, Creating Continuous Activity Around The Egyptian Pavilion And Supporting Efforts To Promote Egypt’s Cultural Tourism.
