(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, July 24, 2014 ) Odense, NV -- Egypt has been a top tourist destination for many decades already, but in recent years political turmoil has had a significantly negative impact on tourism in the country. The tourist industry in Egypt has suffered in the past, but it has proven to be incredibly resilient, and tends to recover almost overnight. This latest crisis however, has not simply faded into obscurity, but instead, it has lingered on, resulting in many smaller tour operators closing shop. Today tourist numbers are once again increasing, and those operators that were able to weather the storm are feeling optimistic.
"We have been providing high quality Egypt tour packages since 1955, and based on our experience, we have never doubted that tourism will pick up again in Egypt. The last few months have been very promising, with the number of bookings increasing steadily", said Mr. Marc Mahallati, a company spokesman for Egypt Tours Plus.
Speaking on the phone from his office in Denmark, Mr. Mahallati also said that Egypt Tours Plus has been proactive throughout the recent crisis, rather than just waiting for things to improve. "We have tried to use the slump in tourism as a tool for improvement. For example, we have been able to negotiate and secure reduced fares for Nile River cruises, which in turn allows us to offer Nile cruise vacations that are more affordable than ever", he said.
With the high season just around the corner, many tour operators are starting to feel anxious. When Egypt Tours Plus was asked how they feel about the upcoming high season, their spokesman said that the company has already taken certain measures to attract more visitors. "Naturally we are concerned, and for good reason, but we remain very optimistic, and the increase in bookings which we are seeing, looks very promising. We also recently made available a number of special Egypt Christmas vacation packages, and we estimate that these will be sold out ahead of time, based on the number of bookings we have been receiving. Most of our Xmas packages include a Nile cruise, so availability is limited, and we think this has also helped to attract more visitors", said Mr. Mahallati.
Egypt Tours Plus also highlighted the fact that many of their Egypt tour packages include visiting other destinations such as Dubai; Turkey; Jordan and Morocco. These are all peaceful destinations that tourists can visit without having to be concerned about their safety.
Despite the political tensions which have plagued Egypt for the past few years, tourists to the country have remained unaffected. "None of our customers have ever been harmed during their stay in Egypt, and we have been providing tours for nearly sixty years. People who book Egypt tour packages through our company have at least two staff member with them at all times, other than when they are in their hotels, or when they are on board a cruise ship. Safety is a top priority", said Mr. Mahallati.
About Egypt Tours Plus
Egypt Tours Plus is a high caliber tour operator specializing in Egypt tours and Middle East vacations. Vacation packages include Nile River cruises; Sahara Desert adventure tours, Honeymoon tours; Christmas and New Year vacations, and more. When travelers book an Egypt tour package through Egypt Tours Plus, they are booking a dream vacation with a company that has been operating since 1955 - Tourists can enjoy complete peace of mind. All listed tours can also be customized to fit an individual's exact needs, or alternatively, customers can design their very own tour itineraries with the help of experienced tour advisers.
