Sunday 24 Nov
Tourism Minister [Minister's Name] presided over the inaugural meeting of the Tourism and Antiquities Support Fund's Board of Directors since taking office. The meeting took place at the ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.
During the session, the board
approved the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed the ministry's aviation
incentive policies aimed at sustaining and boosting inbound tourism. A
presentation highlighted the successful outcomes of the current program, which
is set to conclude in October.
The board compared the program's
performance in fiscal year 2023/2024 to that of 2022/2023. Key achievements
included maintaining airline seats, increasing flight frequency, and welcoming
more tourists. The program also facilitated the entry of new tourism markets
and the launch of new airlines operating to Egypt.
A comparison between the current and previous summer seasons' performance indicators was also conducted. Following discussions, the board approved the extension of the aviation incentive program for the upcoming winter season, incorporating necessary modifications.
