The British Telegraph newspaper published a report naming Egypt as the best tourist destination to check out once the UK’s closure policy is lifted, thanks to its significant decrease in coronavirus infections. The author of the report, titled “Empty pyramids and cut-price luxury hotels: Egypt is perfect for a post-lockdown escape” spoke of his own trip to Egypt and how welcomed he felt there. In an effort to revive Egypt’s struggling tourism industry, Egypt’s Aviation and Tourism ministers have launched the “Enjoy your Winter in Egypt” initiative, which includes flight and hotel discounts for local and foreign travelers. All COVID-19 precautionary measures and hygiene safety regulations in airports, museums, archaeological sites, restaurants, cafeterias, hotels and on tourist buses will be enforced. Since reopening in July, the country has reported an uptick in tourism, but levels remain nowhere near Egypt’s average.

Source: Egypt Independent January 28, 2021 11:26 UTC