Hossam El-Shaer, head of the Federation of Tourist Chambers, stressed that current indicators confirm the stability of inbound tourism to Egypt from various markets, and that the impact of geopolitical events in the region has remained limited and narrow in scope and has not been substantially reflected in operating rates.
This came in statements following the meeting held by Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, with the leaders of the Egyptian tourism sector, on the sidelines of the Egyptian delegation's participation in the world's leading travel trade show ITB Berlin 2026, held in the German capital Berlin from 3 to 5 March, to follow up on the latest developments in inbound tourism to the Egyptian destination amid geopolitical developments in the region.
El-Shaer added that the Egyptian tourism sector enjoys great flexibility and ability to deal with changes, and we have accumulated experience in crisis management that enables us to maintain market stability and strengthen the trust of international partners.
He explained that the meeting discussed a number of scenarios and rapid action plans, noting that the following was agreed:
Setting a short-term action plan to deal with any possible developments.
Intensifying communication with tour operators and industry partners in key markets.
Monitoring booking and occupancy indicators daily to take proactive decisions.
El-Shaer said that what we have seen since the start of this year is positive performance and notable growth rates, and our main goal is to maintain this momentum, build on it and overcome the challenges, noting that full coordination between the Federation, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and all the sector's chambers ensures rapid decision-making and a unified message to international markets, reflecting Egypt's image as a safe and stable tourist destination able to accommodate all types of tourist traffic.
