Turkish Ambassador to Egypt, Salih Mutlu Şen, underscored the importance of deepening tourism and cultural ties between Turkey and Egypt during the opening of the Italian Hotel School in Hurghada.
Ambassador Şen met with Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy and Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanché to discuss expanding cooperation across the hospitality, tourism, and antiquities sectors.
During the event, Şen emphasized Turkey’s role in supporting Egyptian tourism, with Turkish tour operators and hotel businesses already contributing to the sector’s revival.
He also revealed that Egyptian hotels source furniture and kitchen equipment from Turkey, highlighting the trade ties between the two nations.
Ambassador Şen announced that a major partnership in the field of antiquities between Turkey and Egypt will be formally unveiled in December 2024, describing it as a milestone for cultural collaboration. This agreement aims to enhance archaeological cooperation and promote sustainable cultural heritage management in both countries.
Şen expressed his confidence that close relations with Minister Sherif Fathy will allow for deeper cooperation in tourism development, training programs, and experience exchange.
He also encouraged private sector collaboration between Egyptian and Turkish businesses, stressing that both countries’ tourism ministries would support joint initiatives to build capacity and enhance expertise.
The Italian Hotel School project in Hurghada aims to enhance human capital in the hospitality sector by providing world-class training to Egyptian tourism professionals.
Ambassador Şen congratulated the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, as well as businessman Kamel Abou Ali and engineer Tarek El-Gendy, for their efforts in launching the initiative. He emphasized that the project represents a model for regional cooperation and will play a key role in boosting tourism expertise and attracting new investment to Egypt’s hospitality industry.
Ambassador Şen highlighted the importance of Mediterranean cooperation between Turkey, Egypt, and Italy to promote sustainable tourism. With growing regional collaboration, the tourism and antiquities sectors are expected to thrive, showcasing Egypt’s potential as a key destination for cultural and leisure tourism.
Şen reiterated Turkey’s commitment to supporting Egyptian tourism through operational expertise, joint training programs, and private sector engagement.
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