The Seoul International Travel Fair commenced at COEX in Seoul, highlighting the diverse tourism offerings of countries, cities, and provinces. Organizers emphasize the growing interest from travelers and the need to attract a broader range of tourists. Tanzania’s Zanzibar Commission for Tourism promotes its pristine beaches, mountaineering, and safari tours, while the Egyptian Tourism Authority aims to introduce South Koreans to ancient wonders and modern attractions.
Egypt is making strides at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2024) in Dubai, showcasing a series of ambitious tourism projects and initiatives designed to boost its presence on the global travel stage. With a focus on diversification and innovation, Egypt aims to attract an increasing number of international visitors, particularly from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with the United Arab Emirates leading the pack.
Renowned Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has become an unexpected sensation in Egypt due to his uncanny resemblance to the late Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Bhattacharya’s social media has been flooded with comments and requests for him to visit the country, with some even claiming that he is Mubarak’s doppelganger. While initially surprised, Bhattacharya is now open to the idea of performing in Egypt, recognizing the popularity of Bollywood in the Middle East.
Giulio Regeni, a 28-year-old Cambridge student, was brutally tortured and murdered in Egypt in 2016 after being mistaken for a British spy plotting against the government. Prosecutors in Rome claim that Egyptian secret service officials broke Regeni’s arms, legs, and ribs, and then left his body burnt and sliced in a ditch. The allegations have shocked the Italian court and raised tensions between Italy and Egypt.
