Can Egypt’s new airport revive country’s ailing tourism sector?
Egypt opened a new international airport in Giza governorate as part of the government’s efforts to boost the tourism sector that suffered a major setback following the January 25 Revolution.
Egypt launched on Jan. 25 a trial operation of a new international airport in Giza governorate in an attempt to boost the country’s tourism industry. The airport is near the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is scheduled to open in 2020.
The Sphinx International Airport received the first flight from Aswan International Airport on Jan. 25, in the first official trial run for the new airport.
Economists and tourism experts have highlighted the airport’s high standards and strategic location, which they say will give a big boost to the tourism industry.
The airport is 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) from the Giza pyramids. Experts say its location is widely expected to contribute to promoting one-day tourism trips from hotels and resorts in the area due to its proximity to tourist attractions in Cairo and Giza.
