THE Travel Corporation’s (TTC) stable of brands will return to Egypt later this year in a “strong showing of support for the Egyptian people” after its exodus from the country in 2013 due to political instability.
Contiki will begin trips to Egypt this September, while Trafalgar and Insight Vacations will recommence Egypt itineraries from January 2015. Uniworld cruises into the country in September 2015.
Brett Tollman, CEO of TTC, said: “We have been monitoring the destination closely and after extensive consultation with our teams on the ground, and in speaking with our travel partners in each market, we are pleased to confirm a return to Egypt later this year.
“Guest safety is the utmost priority and so we will maintain constant dialogue with colleagues in the region ahead of our planned recommencement dates.”
Tollman added that the company has seen pent-up demand for the destination, which recently went through a presidential election.
“Recognising that travel and tourism have historically represented around 30 per cent of Egypt’s GDP, it is so important that we as an industry show our support for this great country and proud peoples’ economic recovery at this time,” he said.
TTC said it will continue to observe government travel advisories.
