As part of the preparations needed for Egypt to receive the total solar eclipse expected to occur in Luxor governorate on 2 August 2027, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy has issued a decision forming a committee under his chairmanship to prepare for organizing events for this exceptional occasion, helping to facilitate tourists' experience of watching the phenomenon in a safe and organized manner.
The committee is responsible for preparing and organizing the event's activities, as well as exploring ways to provide the facilities needed to accommodate the flows of tourist groups wishing to watch this natural phenomenon, ensuring smooth movement and avoiding crowding at the main viewing areas.
The committee's members include:
The CEO of the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority
The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities
The Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Travel Company Affairs
The Head of the Egyptian Tourism Federation
The Head of the Central Department of Hotel Establishments, Shops and Tourism Activities at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
The Assistants to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Aviation, Follow-up and Digital Transformation
The Head of the Chamber of Travel and Tourism Companies and Agencies
The Head of the Chamber of Hotel Establishments
Representatives of the Ministry of Finance, represented by the Egyptian Customs Authority, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and other relevant entities
It is worth noting that Egypt enjoys a distinctive geographical location that makes it one of the countries with the longest viewing duration of the total solar eclipse, which may reach around 6 minutes, boosting the opportunities to maximize the tourism benefits of this unique phenomenon and placing Egypt among the world's leading destinations for watching it.
