With safety concerns about travel to the region at a high, Goway and the Egyptian Tourism Authority want travellers to know that Egypt is safe to visit after consortia leaders recently returned from a guided fact-finding trip to the country.
Despite recent conflict in the Middle East, Cairo, the pyramids in Giza, and the Nile River are far from any conflict zones.
Led by Renee Stanton-Defaria, Director of Sales at Goway, the trip was designed to showcase the exceptional travel infrastructure and safety of Egypt in the current moment. Egypt is one of the world’s true bucket-list travel destinations, with some of the most iconic landmarks and greatest historical treasures in the world. It’s also a safe and great value destination.
Consortia leaders explored the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, ventured through the souks of Old Cairo, and cruised the Nile River to discover tombs and temples along the banks of the river.
“The warmth and hospitality of the Egyptian people, the cultural and historical significance of the places we visited, the knowledge and storytelling abilities of the guides and Egyptologists, and the deliciousness and freshness of the food easily puts Egypt in my top five travel experiences of all time,” says Karryn Christopher, EVP Marketing & Preferred Partnerships for Signature Travel Network. “It’s an excellent choice for all types of group travel.”
“Egypt is a totally misunderstood place,” says Sean Tolkin, VP World Travel Holdings. “It’s safe, it’s friendly, and the infrastructure is incredible. The sites are very well-protected and pictures cannot do them justice.”
Cece Drummond, VP Supplier Relations for Travelsavers/NEST, adds: “I never once felt safety to be an issue. Egypt is a fantastic bucket list destination for travellers. While there is some concern about global unrest in the region, travellers should not wait to visit this area of the world. Go now before the crowds returns and cost increases.”
“Upon arriving at Cairo Airport, I received a warm welcome from our local representative,” says Renee Stanton-Defaria. “From that moment onward, my mind was put at ease as the warmth and hospitality of the people shown through every step of the journey. Egypt is undeniably a safe country, and the locals are earnestly seeking peace. At no point did I feel unsafe during my visit. I highly recommend advising your clients to consider booking a trip to Egypt at this very moment. Not only are there fewer crowds, but the USD to Egyptian pounds exchange rate is currently at an all-time high, making the vacation exceptionally great value.”
“Tourism is such an important economic driver for the local economies in Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and all of the small towns along the Nile,” adds Karryn Christopher. “The people of Egypt need us to visit, now.”
For more information about this recent trip to Egypt, visit Goway Agent.
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