EGYPT THE EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF TOURISM Outline • EGYPT at a Glance • Egyptian Culture • Tourism in Egypt • Offers • Experiences • Kick-off Agenda EGYPT at a Glance • Population: over 85 million people • Area: 1,002,450 km2 • Official Language: Arabic • The main foreign languages taught in schools: are English, French, German and Italian • 10 Egyptian universities offer Chinese courses • Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP) 1 USD = 6.73 EGP Egyptian Culture • Egyptian Cuisine Vegetable and Meat Meals Popular and national dishes • Sports Football is the popular national Sport Winners of African Cup of Nations for 7 times • Art Festivals Music Others Contribution of Tourism to the National Economy 11.3% of GDP 30% of Foreign Exchange Receipts 3.4% of Total Sales Tax 12.6% Employment 1.8 million direct jobs 1.2 million indirectly 20% of Foreign Currency Counted for Egypt in 2010 15.2% investment in service sector The Tourism Main Indicators (4) Top 10 Tourism Markets for Egypt (2012) No. of Tourism Nights No. of Tourist Arrivals Russia Russia Germany Germany UK UK Lybia Italy Italy Lybia Saudi Arabia Poland Poland Ukraine Sudan Palestine Palestine France Syria Syria Egypt: Inbound Tourism ( 2000/2010 ) Tourism Arrivals Year Arrivals /Million 2000 5,5 14,7 m. 2010 14,7 Revenues Year USD/Billion 2000 4,2 5,5 2010 12,5 m. 2000 2010 Source : Ministry of Tourism Administration of Passports , Nationality & Immigrations” Ministry of Interior” Tourist Arrivals Millions 14.7 16 14 -33.3% 17.3% 11.5 12 9.8 10 8 6 2010 2011 2012 4 2 0 Tourist Bed Nights 147 160 138 20.6% 140 114 -22.5% Millions 120 100 80 2010 2011 2012 60 40 20 0 Tourism Receipts billion US$ 12,5 14,000 10 12,000 -30.2% 14.9 % 8,7 10,000 8,000 2010 2011 2012 6,000 4,000 2,000 0 Tourist Arrivals, by Regions 73% 2.4% 3.5% 20% 1% Others 0,01% Hotel Capacity 225. 592 Alexandria Floating Hotels Luxor & Aswan 4% 8% 4% Canal cities 2% Greater Cairo Upper Egypt 14% 2% Red Sea South Sinai 33% 33% Hotel Capacity (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 20. Floating845 Hotels Canal Cities Upper & Lower 1% 4% Egypt 1% Red Sea 26% Alexandria 38% South Sinai 26% Luxor & Aswan Greater Cairo 0% 4% 2013 Tourism Forecasting 22% •14,040 20% •13,810 17% •13,455 What would we like to offer… Start-up Phase Implementation Phase • Programs and activities: • Programs and activities: Incentive Charter Flights E-Learning for wholesalers Official Invitations and retailers Familiarization Trips Co-advertising • Direct flight “Charter” • Road Shows Take off City Destinations • Travel Fairs Duration Frequency What else… Tourist Guides Custom-Tailored Itineraries Visa Multiple Travel Information Sources Competitive Prices, and Value for Money Further Actions… Travel Guides Brochures in Turkish Language Turkish Language Integration into ETA website WHY EGYPT? EGYPT EXPERIENCES Family Holiday Honeymoon in Egypt Cruise Experience and Sail the Nile Short Nile Cruises LUXOR-ASWAN Long Nile Cruises CAIRO- ASWAN Sightseeing Ancient Egyptian monuments Full Board Accommodation Diverse Amenities on Board From Souk to Shopping Mall Culture Immerse Yourself in Egypt Relaxation is in Egypt Sea Side Kick off Agenda… What and How Can We Work Together? Cooperation is Required!!! Thanks for your attention See you soon in Egypt.