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| Egypt Air Express |
New Destination from Alexandria to Marsa Alam International Airport.
The M.A. Kharafi Group announced today that EgyptAir launched a new scheduled flight service from Alexandria to Marsa Alam International Airport, a key element in opening the area to wider domestic tourism. In addition, several new direct international routes will commence to Port Ghalib from Amman, Kuwait, and Jeddah. New flight routes will provide easier access to Port Ghalib, the perfect summer destination catered to individuals and families with activities such as safari dives, horseback riding, water sports, an arcade centre for kids and world renowned Six Senses Spas for adults.
Vice President, Ibrahim Saleh noted that "EgyptAir is the first airlines to commence regular operation of domestic flight services to Marsa Alam from Alexandria, thereby further opening this maginificently diverse area to access by global tourism. EgyptAir's scheduled flight service to Marsa Alam is a key element in opening the area to wider access by international tourists and source markets, as well as providing easy and appealing access to the area by the domestic tourism market." Egypt’s tourism market, especially around the Red Sea Riviera, has enjoyed substantial growth over the past few years as increasing numbers of holidaymakers are attracted to the warm, comfortable climate, the vast array of activities and historic sites and the favourable exchange rate offered by the Egyptian Pound.
Marsa Alam International Airport serves Egypt’s South Red Sea area including Port Ghalib which is just a few kilometres away from the airport. Comprising nine villages, a large conference centre, 160 retail and commercial outlets, 8200 apartments and villas, the international marina, four already operating hotels including The Palace by Intercontinental, The Oasis and The Sands by Crown Plaza and Marina Lodge, along with a substantial residential offering built, Port Ghalib is ready for occupation. In addition, a four lane ten-pin bowling alley, horse academy, children’s centre and all the water sports associated with such an international destination are all up and running. Once complete, the resort will include 19 additional hotels, a yacht club, an 18-hole golf course and further entertainment facilities and services.
Backed by mountains, deserts and oasis containing Bedouin encampments, natural fauna and flora, and rare wildlife, Port Ghalib is located in the town of Marsa Alam in south-eastern Egypt where the Arabian Desert meets the Red Sea. Formerly a quiet fishing village, the area is now an exciting tourist destination, attracting visitors with its combination of diverse cultural, historical and natural influences.
With three of the top ten dive sites in the world within easy reach from Port Ghalib – the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Rocky Island – and some of best dolphin observing waters on earth, Port Ghalib is becoming the diving capital of the south Red Sea. Adding to this the proximity of Egypt's Nile Valley pharaonic monuments - only two hours away - and you have a wonderful unique area for tourism and tourism development.
