Cairo, Egypt: Confirming its position as a leading, active player in the hospitality sector, a delegation from Hilton Sharks Bay Resort recently gathered at Sharm El Shiekh International Airport to welcome British Airways' first flight to the city after the recent re-launch of the direct flights from London Gatwick, UK.The hotel team was led by General Manager Richard Gosling as part of Hilton's ongoing initiatives to support the local tourism sector.
"Sharm El Sheikh is one of Egypt's main tourist destinations, with various attractions and activities for visitors to participate in, from world-renowned snorkeling and diving in the Red Sea to visiting great bars and restaurants in the old town or simply enjoying its vast sandy beaches. As one of the city's leading hospitality players, Hilton Sharks Bay Resort is keen to continue its long-standing commitment to promoting Sharm El Sheikh as an exceptional coastal getaway," said Richard Gosling, general manager of Hilton Sharks Bay Resort. "The international tourism community is responding positively to the efforts of both the Egyptian government and local stakeholders to promote Egypt as a unique tourism destination. According to the Egyptian Central Authority for Public Mobilization and Statistics, the number of tourists visiting Egypt rising by 8.2% in the first half of 2015, compared with the same period in 2014. As such, we're confident that Egypt's tourism recovery plan is on the right track and we're optimistic about the future."
According to the latest official reports, Egypt welcomed 4.8 million tourists from January-June 2015, compared to 4.4 million tourists in the same period the previous year, with tourism revenue rising by 3.1% in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period last year.[1]According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, the total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in 2014 was EGP255 bn (12.8% of GDP) and is forecast to rise by 2.9% in 2015.[2]
With more than 600 rooms, a private beach, and a selection of indoor and outdoor event spaces, Hilton Sharks Bay Resort is an ideal destination for recreation activities, meetings and celebrations. The resort is a short drive from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport and Naama Bay shopping area. Moreover, the resort offers a variety of activities and amenities, including tennis courts, a mini-golf course, snorkeling and scuba diving facilities, eight pools and 13 bars and restaurants.
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