Domestic Tourism rises up to 100% during Spring breaks
Global companies participate in marketing Egypt, as a destination of choice
QNET Introduces QVI Summer Vacation packages with more choices and less prices
Tourism is one of the pillars of Egypt's economy constituting 11.3%of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 14.4%of the total foreign currency income and 45% of total service exportation as well as 12.6%of Egypt's labor power according to HishamZaazou's, Minister of Tourism, statement in the Annual Meeting of the Federation of Polish tourism companies
. Recent statistics published in Al Anadool News Agency show a rise in hotel reservation of up to 90% at Sharm Al-Sheikh during holidays, as beaches attracted many Arab tourists, mainly from Lebanon and Jordan, to spend their Spring Break and Easter there. In addition to this, about 308,000 tourists visited Red Sea in March 2014, including about 239,000 from 21 European countries who visited Hurghada in the same month.
Addressing the importance of tourism in getting Egypt's economy back on its feet, many companies have started to launch campaigns to activate domestic tourism. Domestic tourism witnessed a remarkable growth as statistics show a rise of up to 100% during Spring break in Red Sea and South Sinai.
Tourism companies also wanted a piece of the pie and started to attract Egyptians living abroad, as well as foreigners, by offering irresistible packages for enjoyable and unforgettable vacations in Egypt. QNET, a leading company in direct selling witnessed a great demand on its summer vacation packages.
With summer vacation round the corner, QNET introduces QVI vacation packages (QVI Club, QVI Points) with irresistible prices for travel within Egypt and all around the world,to all Egyptians and their families. HaldunArin, QNet's CEO, says "at QNET we are keen to provide services that meet people's needs. As summer vacation approaches, we understand how many Egyptian families desire going on vacation and enjoying their break, but are always worried about the cost. Thus QNET is dedicated to providing a range of summer vacations with affordable prices to suit the various budgets of families.
Through the QVI Points membership, individuals get access to a new whole world of travel options, lifestyles and vacations, allowing them to customize their own vacations according to their desires. Members can select where to stay (out of 140,000 places of residence), what they want to see and do (from a range of tours and activities) and when" Haldun added.
He added that, "the QVI Club membership is like the key to a beautiful world of discovery and travel as it allows people to experience other cultures, traditions and different lifestyles, all at affordable prices. The Club offers a selection of vacation services for a 30-year vacation membership. Members can also use XchangeWorld, a portal which allows users to select from a wide range of resortsfrom around the world.
"QVI Club also allows members to transfer their membership rights to their immediate family. Individuals have the option to share the vacation with family and friends or lend it to them, by using a Guest Certificate. Through theClub,individuals get access to all QVI resorts which include Dreams Beach in Sharm Al-Sheikh, Dreams Beach in MarsaAlam andMovenpick Resort in Giza", Haldun added.
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