Development in Egyptian-French political ties contributes to boosting tourism:Tourism min.

PARIS – 26 September 2017: Egyptian Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed said development in Egyptian-French political ties has directly contributed to propping up tourism.

In statements to MENA on the fringe of the 39th edition of the IFTM Top Resa - MAP Pro trade fair in Paris, Rashed voiced hope to work under a comprehensive strategy to activate tourism in Egypt - which is one of mainstays of the Egyptian economy.

During a meeting on Sunday with French ambassador in Cairo Stéphane Romatet, Rashed stressed the importance of beefing up the number of direct flights between the two countries.

The talks also took up the Tourism Ministry's program to promote tourism and increase revenues from the tourism sector.

For his part, the French ambassador expressed his country's readiness to cooperate with the Tourism Ministry to increase the number of French tourists in Egypt.

He lauded efforts exerted by the Egyptian government to secure archaeological sites, expecting the number of French tourists visiting Egypt to increase in the coming period.

IFTM Top Resa - MAP Pro trade fair aims to become the single most privileged platform for all major players in the industry. The fair has become today a true multi-segment event bringing together in one place leisure, business, events and groups at a French and international level.