Egypt Gets WTTC Safe Travel Stamp

Egypt on Friday received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travel Stamp after approving the health and hygiene standards adopted by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism to resume tourism.

The WTTC stamp is designed to enable travelers to identify destinations and businesses around the world which adopted its health and hygiene global standardized protocols – so consumers and holidaymakers can experience ‘Safe Travels’.

WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara congratulated Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled El Anany during a video-conference meeting on the compliance of the Egyptian standards with the safety protocols issued by the council, according to a statement released by the council.

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In this regard, Guevara said: "We are delighted to see major countries and destinations such as Egypt and Slovenia joining the growing list of global destinations adopting our private sector protocols."

“This not only shows the success of the WTTC Safe Travel Stamp, but also demonstrates its importance to travelers and those who work in the sector," Guevara added.

Meanwhile, Anany said: "I am pleased with the decision issued today by the WTTC to grant Egypt its Safe Travels stamp. This is a milestone in our bilateral cooperation with WTTC."

"This decision reflects Egypt's commitment to the safe resumption of inbound tourism with strict comprehensive hygiene safety measures starting July 1, 2020, to its superb, sunny, and healthy beaches."

Anany pointed out that Egypt is looking forward to welcoming guests to her resorts in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Coast.