The State aspires to increase its tourism revenues to $30 billion annually, with the help of the private sector, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said Sunday.
Madbouli made the remarks during a TV appearance following his visit to Sharm El Sheikh to follow up the progress of the development projects as well as the preparations under way for hosting the upcoming global climate summit (COP27) in November.
Madbouli said he had discussed the government’s support to the private sector during a meeting with a group of local investors in the tourism industry, as part of his two-day visit to the iconic Red Sea resort town, which he paid in pursuance of presidential directives to follow up the ongoing arrangements for the global climate event.
He also cited presidential directives to work for turning Sharm El Sheikh into a sustainable green city that reflects the objectives of the global climate conference, which is expected to tackle a wide range of issues related to the ideal ways to deal with the climate changes.
During his visit, Madbouli inspected the comprehensive improvement activities at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport where an additional terminal had been built and the original one was upgraded, upping the airport passenger capacity to more than 100 million throughout the year.
He also paid a tour of the Green Area dedicated to the local as well as international NGO representatives who will participate in the climate conference. Madbouli also inspected an electric vehicle charging station, which has as many as 18 charging units offering 36 charging points for private vehicles.
Madbouli has also inspected the city’s main bus station. He said as many as 260 electric and gas powered buses will be deployed to Sharm El Sheikh, as part of the State’s efforts to turn it into a full green town.
Source: State Information Service Egypt