Major General Khaled Fouda, Governor of South Sinai, spoke at the African Tourism Forum and Exhibition about the great importance of holding this forum, which stems from the growing and inevitable role that the tourism industry plays in African countries in particular and the countries of the world in general, especially in light of the regional and international changes and challenges the world is witnessing. .
The governor stressed the importance of cooperation and teamwork between those involved in the tourism and investment sectors in light of these changes, which is confirmed by the interest and attendance of more than 2,000 participants from around the world, in addition to many ambassadors of African countries, tourism experts, specialists and representatives of travel and tourism agencies from more than 30. State in this forum.
He also expressed his wishes for the success of this forum and achieving the best positive results for all countries participating in it, through discussions and identifying the challenges and risks facing the tourism sector, while evaluating the available and possible investment opportunities in this field in order to develop clear and implementable strategies and policies in the future.
He pointed out that the countries of the African continent have enormous potential, as they have thousands of kilometers of the best beaches and coastlines in the world, hundreds of natural reserves, lakes, waterfalls, natural waterfalls, a picturesque environment, and a strong and enormous infrastructure, the most important of which are international airlines, the best roads, hundreds of bridges and tunnels, and various hotels. Levels and types that suit all levels of tourists.
He also talked about the city of Sharm El-Sheikh receiving the United Nations certificate as a center for resilience and resilience in the face of disasters on the African continent in 2022, and the award for the best Arab tourist city in organizing tourism events and activities in the Arab world in 2023, and its obtaining a bronze medal from the United Nations in 2023. As the third best city for living and coexistence in the world, and in 2024 it received the best safe tourist destination and safe tourist destination in the world, and the Golden Award as the best tourist city, in addition to receiving the award for the best Arab official and development leader in a tourist city, and obtaining the Man of the Year shield. For the year 2024.
