VOL. XLIV

No. 11

12-March-2001

EGYPT

Egypts Tourism Sector Continues To Grow Despite Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

The number of tourists visiting Egypt remains high, despite fears that the continuing Israeli-Palestinian conflict would deter potential visitors. According to the latest Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) monthly statistical bulletin, approximately 384,000 tourists arrived in December 2000, compared to 483,000 in November and 353,000 in December 1999. Visitors stayed an average of seven...