Travel

The talks focused on turning Egypt’s ambition of welcoming 30 million tourists by 2030 into a tangible investment plan, outlining a clear pathway to doubling that number in the years that follow.

Key initiatives include creating a standalone maintenance subsidiary to handle specialized repairs and establishing a dedicated tourism services division to package flights with hospitality offerings, unlocking Algeria’s underutilized cultural assets.

Princess Haifa emphasized tourism’s importance in driving economic diversification, noting a 14% uptick in European arrivals and a 15% increase in visitors from East Asia–Pacific this year.

Connecting Atlanta’s economic hub with Accra’s cultural heart strengthens trade, tourism, and cross-continental exchange between North America and West Africa, underscoring Delta’s renewed commitment to the region.

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines are poised to benefit the most, capitalizing on their daily services to Bali and the Maldives—Emirates from Dubai and Qatar Airways via Doha—to increase frequencies and capacity for premium travelers.

This comprehensive rollout is expected to be completed by early 2026, reinforcing the company’s dedication to passenger connectivity and comfort.

Domestic passenger traffic on the continent rose slightly by 200,000 to reach 18.7 million, while intra-Africa travel dropped sharply to 17.6 million from 21.2 million, weighed down by high taxes, visa restrictions, and geopolitical tensions.

The resolution applies to a wide spectrum of hospitality establishments, from conventional hotels and tourist villages to boutique and heritage properties, eco-friendly stays, and third-category holiday home units.

Domestic tourism continues to be a key driver, with spending exceeding SAR105 billion (approximately US$40 billion), reflecting an 18% increase by Q3 2025.

Nessim brings more than ten years of strategic financial and operational expertise from his tenure at Orascom Development, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and held several senior positions across the MENA region.