Egypt’s tourism and youth ministers agree on plan to convert sports facilities into integrated tourist destinations

Egypt’s tourism and youth ministers have agreed to transform sports facilities into tourism-oriented complexes, starting with Sharm El-Sheikh as a pilot project.

• Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy and Youth Minister Gohar Nabil discussed a joint strategy to promote sports tourism and diversify Egypt’s tourism offerings.
• The two ministers agreed to form a joint working group and selected Sharm El-Sheikh as a pilot project before expanding to other destinations.
• The project aims to convert sports and youth facilities into integrated tourism and sports destinations offering accommodation, events, and recreational activities.
• The youth ministry said it operates approximately 3,100 hotel rooms across tourist cities including Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan.