EgyptAir Urges Agents to Promote Egypt as Tourist Destination

The Country Manager of EgyptAir in Nigeria, Mr Amr Basha, has called on Nigerian travel agents to promote Egypt as a key tourist destination. Basha made this appeal during an engagement with travel agents in the country.

Speaking at the event, Mr Bash said that the airline’s different tour packages are affordable to different classes of travellers varying from fun seekers to medical care seekers amongst others.

“As our travel agents, please promote Egypt as a diverse travel destination, offering something for every type of traveller, including beach resorts, medical tourism, historical sites, and art. EgyptAir, in collaboration with its GSA, Elite Tours, is rolling out a variety of tour packages to cater to different customer needs,” he said.

While appreciating the agents for their partnership and acknowledging their role in boosting sales and improving services, Basha stressed that EgyptAir’s partnership with travel agents is central to its growth and success in the Nigerian market.”

Basha presented Egypt’s top tourism attractions and destinations, including the Dream Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, the iconic Pyramids of Giza, and the scenic cities of Aswan and Hurghada. He also highlighted adventure options such as boat cruises and quad biking.

Also, EgyptAir’s Sales Executive, Faith Obazee, outlined the airline’s value proposition, fleet, and services, as well as updates on new routes and destinations.

She intimated the agents with the airline’s frequent flyer programmes, codeshare agreements, and interline services with its global airline partners.

The airline's Station Manager, Mohammed Afifi, also addressed travellers’ concerns, including the requirement for a Yellow Fever Card for passengers flying to Egypt or transiting for 12 hours or more.

He stressed the importance of health precautions for travellers reiterating that the safety precautions of the airline are always of utmost priority.

At the event, EgyptAir also awarded some of its outstanding agents for their top performance for the 2023/2024 business year.

EgyptAir currently operates daily flights from Lagos to Cairo, six-weekly flights from Abuja to Cairo, and four-weekly flights from Kano to Cairo.

Buy your ticket online at www.egyptair.com or at any of the airline’s city offices.