After reaching a low point last year, the number of German visitors to Egypt are finally on the rise again. While some are seeking to escape the long German winter, others are attracted by the highly affordable service and warm hospitality – and sometimes, even by the free babysitters. According to Egypt’s Tourism Promotion Authority, 800,000 German tourists visited the country between January and September. The German Travel Association (Deutscher ReiseVerband), who represents the interests of the German tourism industry, confirms the trend. Aline, who was then on maternity leave, decided to escape the cold, dark North German winter and to use the opportunity to work on her Arabic.

Source: Egypt Independent December 02, 2017 09:33 UTC