The influx of tourists from Turkey to Egypt has seen a threefold increase. It is anticipated that this year, Egypt will welcome approximately 250,000 Turkish visitors. This information was shared by Mehmet Kamchi, the General Director of Coral Travel Turkey, in an interview with Turizm Güncel.
Over the past two years, the number of Turkish tourists traveling to Egypt has steadily risen, attributed to the country's affordability and the implementation of a visa-free travel policy.
"The number of Turkish visitors to Egypt in 2024 has tripled," noted the Turkish expert. The expected influx of around 250,000 Turkish tourists this year is facilitated by weekly flight services.
Currently, there are about 70 established routes operated by Turkish and Egyptian airlines, with the total increasing to 100 when including seasonal flights.
According to Russian news website "112.ua", this surge in tourism is generating revenue for Egypt that is not being captured by the Turkish tourism sector.
"Egypt's tourism revenue, which reached a record high of 14.3 million tourists by the end of 2023, amounted to $6.6 billion in the first half of this year, compared to $6.3 billion during the same period last year," he stated.
In Egypt, it has been reported that hotels in Hurghada are experiencing high occupancy rates, partly due to domestic tourism. This trend is attributed to price reductions that began in September.
Essam Ali, a representative of the Red Sea Chamber of Tourism Institutions, indicated that hotel prices in Hurghada have been lower since September compared to similar accommodations in other countries.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Gamal, the director of a hotel in Hurghada, confirmed that hotel occupancy has reached full capacity.
He attributed this success to "lower prices throughout the year compared to alternative destinations, especially Turkey," and expressed optimism for a prosperous winter season characterized by high occupancy rates and strong booking demand.
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