Amid a joyful festive atmosphere, Sharm El-Sheikh is dressing up to welcome the new year 2026, in line with the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the political leadership's keenness to support the tourism sector and strengthen the standing of Egyptian tourist destinations on the global tourism map.
Major General Dr. Khaled Mubarak, Governor of South Sinai, said the city has seen intensive beautification and development works, including upgrading the lighting in the main squares and thoroughfares and beautifying streets and public squares, along with the spread of New Year celebration displays, in a civilized scene that reflects an honorable image of Egypt to its visitors from around the world.
In exclusive statements to Travel Yalla News, the Governor of South Sinai revealed that hotels in the governorate's tourist cities recorded unprecedented average occupancy rates of about 96% during the holiday season, while Sharm El-Sheikh achieved full hotel occupancy of 100%, a clear indicator of growing international confidence in Egypt as a tourist destination.
The governor added that the city is witnessing distinctive competition among hotels, resorts and tourist attractions to offer the finest celebrations, by organizing international concerts and hosting international stars and music bands, helping to boost tourist traffic and strengthen Sharm El-Sheikh's position as one of the world's most important tourist cities.
The Governor of South Sinai also ordered maximum readiness across the various service, security and health sectors to ensure the governorate is prepared to host the celebrations and that they come off in a fitting manner, while securing the reception of thousands of tourists and providing the highest levels of service and safety, befitting the global standing of South Sinai and Sharm El-Sheikh.
