Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism demanded tourism companies to deal with only authorised centres of diving and marine activities to ensure the safety of tourists. A statement was sent to the Tourism Companies Chamber, saying that a large number of companies have been dealing with tourist services offices rather than with authorised diving centres the last period, which threatens the safety and security of tourists. An official at the Ministry of Tourism said that diving is considered one of the best tourist activities in Egypt, warning that accidents in this field would harm Egypt’s international reputation as a safe tourist destination. “A large number of the authorised diving centres have been closed in the recent period, forcing tourist companies to deal with tourist offices that provide diving and snorkeling activities,” a tourism company owner said. He pointed out that the recent period witnessed a remarkable growth in the demand for marine activities and diving, which requires the ministry to support closed diving centres to resume their activities, especially in the next winter season.

Source: Daily News Egypt July 06, 2017 07:18 UTC