Co-sponsoring one of the largest familiarization trips for Chinese travel agents to Egyptian tourist destinations
EgyptAir organized a number of major events in the Chinese market as part of efforts to boost inbound tourism from China, hosting one of the largest gatherings of travel and tourism agents, with more than 500 representatives of China's leading travel and tourism agencies, particularly from the cities of Guangzhou and Shanghai, to celebrate two years of operating the direct route between Cairo and Shanghai. The event saw a number of travel agents honored in recognition of their prominent role in supporting EgyptAir's successful journey in the Chinese market.
EgyptAir currently operates more than 18 direct weekly flights linking Cairo with Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, confirming its position as the largest direct air operator between Egypt and China.
In support of promoting Egyptian tourist destinations, EgyptAir co-sponsored one of the largest familiarization trips for the Egyptian tourism market, flying 46 Chinese travel agents and tour operators, in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The trip included visits to Egypt's most prominent archaeological sites and tourist areas, which will contribute significantly to increasing the volume of Chinese tourism to Egypt, especially on board flights of EgyptAir, the national carrier of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
For his part, Captain Mohamed Elyan, Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Airlines, stressed that EgyptAir's interest in the Chinese market stems from it being one of the most important and largest promising tourism markets in the world, and is in line with the company's strategy to support the Egyptian state's efforts to increase inbound tourism.
He added that the continued expansion in the number of direct flights between Egypt and China, along with organizing major promotional events and sponsoring familiarization trips, has helped strengthen EgyptAir's position as a national carrier and a bridge linking the Egyptian and Chinese peoples.
Elyan went on to affirm the company's commitment to continue developing its services, modernizing its fleet and providing a distinguished travel experience that meets its customers' aspirations and contributes to supporting tourism and economic activity in Egypt in the coming period.
In a related context, Amr Adawy, Head of Commercial Affairs at EgyptAir Airlines, pointed to the importance of providing all the necessary facilities to the Chinese market in line with the requirements of Chinese tourists, adding that the company is keen to broaden its partnerships with Chinese travel companies and tour operators, helping to increase inbound tourism to Egypt.
Meanwhile, EgyptAir's office in China, headed by Khaled Fouad, EgyptAir's Regional Manager in China, with the participation of Ambassador Khaled Nazmy, Egypt's Ambassador to China, and the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, concluded a promotional tour and presentations in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai, attended by more than 800 representatives of travel companies and tour operators.
EgyptAir's latest onboard services were showcased, along with plans to develop the fleet and expand the route network, as well as the appointment of Chinese-speaking cabin crew on the company's flights, steps that were warmly received by all attendees.
