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The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Cairo and Alexandria came at a time when Egypt seeks to strengthen its image as a safe and stable destination to the world, opening a wide door for discussion about the political, tourism and cultural dimensions of the visit, especially with the scenes that documented his roaming freely among citizens, and his opening of the French University of Senghor, in addition to the wide interaction that the visit received at the local and international levels. Experts and officials in the tourism sector believed that the visit carried direct messages to the world regarding the state of security and stability that Egypt enjoys, stressing that the French President’s field movements in the streets of Alexandria represented “indirect tourism propaganda” for the Egyptian destination, at a time when the state is betting on diversifying tourism patterns and increasing the average visitor’s spending, through the expansion of educational and cultural tourism and international events. Atef Abdel Latif: Macron’s visit to Alexandria carries many connotations. In this context, Dr. Atef Abdel Latif, a member of the Tourism Investors Association in South Sinai and head of the Travel and Tourism Association of Travelers, confirmed that the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Egypt and Alexandria and his opening of a French university inside Egypt carries great connotations at the regional and global levels. Abdel Latif said in statements to Masrawy: “The fact that a country the size of France, a great power, is opening a university and Macron himself is opening it, indicates the strength and greatness of Egypt, its security, safety and stability,” noting that the presence of an international educational and cultural edifice of this size inside Egypt represents a message of great confidence to the world. President of the Travelers Association: Macron’s visit is a message to the world about security and stability in Egypt. Abdel Latif added that the visit reflects the state of security and stability enjoyed by the Egyptian state, especially in light of the regional and international challenges surrounding the region. He explained that the presence of the head of a major country in Alexandria and his tour among citizens and in crowded areas carries a clear message to the whole world about Egypt’s stability and security, stressing that “any leader or anyone who comes to Egypt feels psychological comfort.” Atef Abdel Latif: Sisi and Macron touring among citizens reflects a positive image of Egypt. A member of the Tourism Investors Association pointed out that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron touring the streets of Alexandria and taking pictures with citizens reflects a positive image of Egypt to the world. He said that the two leaders appeared “walking very comfortably in the streets and with the people,” considering that these scenes represent direct propaganda for Egypt’s image as a stable and safe country that receives its guests normally. Head of the Travelers Association: Egyptian-French relations are witnessing increasing cooperation. Abdel Latif stressed that Egyptian-French relations are always characterized by strength and cooperation in various fields, whether educational, cultural, military or tourism. He added that these relations have witnessed further rapprochement during the recent period, especially with the repeated visits of the French President to Egypt, noting that Macron had previously visited a number of historical areas such as Al-Muizz and Al-Hussein Streets and Khan Al-Khalili during his previous visit. Atef Abdel Latif: The French love ancient Egyptian civilization. The head of the Musafiron Travel and Tourism Association explained that the French have a great connection to ancient Egyptian civilization, stressing that they are “lovers of Egypt and lovers of ancient Egyptian history and Pharaonic civilization.” He pointed to the historical role of France in deciphering the codes of ancient Egyptian civilization, explaining that “they were the ones who solved the code of the Rosetta Stone and the hieroglyphic language.” Member of Tourism Investors: Macron’s visit will have a positive impact on tourism and investment. Abdel Latif confirmed that the visit will have a significant positive impact on the tourism, investment and trade sectors, especially after the world followed the two presidents’ direct tour of the streets of Alexandria. He added that these positive messages will be reflected in the tourism movement coming to Egypt during the coming period, especially from the French market. President of the Travelers Association: The coming period will witness an increase in French tourist traffic. Abdel Latif expects that the coming period will witness an increase in tourist traffic coming to Egypt, not only to Alexandria, but also to the northern coast and the rest of the Egyptian tourist destinations. He pointed out that the Egyptian destination has various attractions capable of attracting French and European tourists to a greater extent during the next stage. Atef Abdel Latif praises the political leadership and Egyptian-French relations. A member of the South Soulaq Tourism Investors Association praised the Egyptian-French, stressing that “sophistication, experience and patience” in managing various files contributed to strengthening Egypt’s international standing. He said: “Every day we encounter things in the history of Egypt that we are proud of and we say in the loudest voice: Long live Egypt and we are Egyptians.” Mohamed Karem, a tourism expert, confirmed that the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Egypt and Alexandria carries important messages and connotations that go beyond traditional official visits. “Karim” said in statements to Masrawy: “This is a visit that no one understood at all, and everyone who spoke about this issue did not understand, because it is a great topic,” noting that the nature of the French President’s movements during the visit carried direct messages to the world regarding the state of security and stability inside Egypt. Tourism Expert: Macron toured with limited guarding, a message about Egypt’s security. Karem explained that the French President was moving in the streets of Alexandria normally and with limited guarding, stressing that this represents a strong message to the world about security and safety inside Egypt. He added: “Today in the morning, he was running in the street in Alexandria with only 10 guards, and this means that Egypt is a country of security and safety.” He pointed out that the appearance of the head of a major country moving freely in the streets reflects the level of stability enjoyed by the Egyptian state. Muhammad Karem: Macron playing with a cat on the Corniche carries important humanitarian connotations. The tourism expert added that the spontaneous scenes in which the French President appeared during his visit to Alexandria, including playing with a cat on the Corniche, reflect the state of comfort and security he felt during the visit. He explained that these simple details represent indirect but influential messages in improving the mental image of the Egyptian destination globally. Tourism expert: The opening of Senghor University enhances “education tourism” in Egypt. Muhammad Karem confirmed that the opening of the French University of Senghor inside Egypt carries important tourism and educational dimensions, explaining that the university attracts students from Africa, Europe, and a number of different countries. He said, “This is considered tourism, because it comes from Africa and Europe and all people learn in Egypt,” noting that the country has begun to move towards supporting new tourism patterns that rely on education and culture in addition to traditional tourism. Mohamed Karem: The state aims to increase spending through new tourism types. The tourism expert explained that the goal of the visit is also related to promoting Egypt as a stable and safe country capable of attracting various types of tourism, most notably “education tourism.” He added that this type of tourism achieves high spending rates, stressing that “there will be a high rate of spending, and this is what the country is heading towards in tourism.” He pointed out that the state is seeking during the current stage to increase the average tourist spending, and not be satisfied with just increasing the number of visitors. Mohamed Karem: Macron’s freedom of movement in the streets of Alexandria is a message to the world. Karem stressed that the French President’s freedom of movement in the streets of Alexandria represents an important message to the whole world about the nature of the situation inside Egypt. He said: “I challenge any head of state who visits a country in the world and has such freedom, with taxis running alongside him and tuk-tuks as well.” He explained that these scenes reflect the amount of security and stability that Egypt enjoys, especially in light of the challenges and unrest witnessed in many regions around the world. Tourism expert: Alexandria possesses diverse archaeological and tourist potential. Muhammad Karem confirmed that the city of Alexandria is replete with many important archaeological and tourist areas that make it one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Egypt. He pointed out that the city includes a number of prominent historical and archaeological monuments, including the Sawari Column, Qaitbay Citadel, the Greco-Roman Museum, and the Alexandria Theater, in addition to the Corniche and various heritage areas. He explained that these components give Alexandria a great opportunity to enhance its position on the map of cultural and entertainment tourism during the coming period. In a related context, an official source at the General Authority for Tourism Promotion revealed that the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Egypt, and his field tours in a number of areas in Alexandria, achieved a great advertising return for the Egyptian tourist destination at the international level, especially in European markets. The source confirmed, in statements to Masrawy, that the visit was not just a political or protocol event, but rather carried direct messages to the world regarding the state of security and stability that Egypt enjoys, explaining that the appearance of the head of a major country moving freely among citizens and in public streets enhances the positive mental image of the Egyptian destination. A source in “Tourism Promotion”: The visit presented Egypt in a different way to the world. The source explained that the scenes that were circulated by the French President during his tours in Alexandria, whether while walking in the streets or interacting with citizens, represent “indirect tourism propaganda” that is difficult to achieve through traditional campaigns. He pointed out that these scenes reflect the nature of daily life within Egyptian cities, and confirm that the Egyptian destination enjoys a high degree of safety and stability, which represents one of the most important factors influencing the travel decisions of foreign tourists. The General Authority for Tourism Promotion: The French market is one of the important markets for Egypt. The source added that the French market is one of the most promising markets for Egyptian tourism, especially in the fields of cultural tourism and visits to historical and archaeological cities. He explained that the visit contributes to enhancing the interest of French tourists in the Egyptian destination, especially in light of the French connection to ancient Egyptian civilization, archaeological sites and museums. Source: Alexandria appeared in a distinctive way during the visit. The source pointed out that the city of Alexandria appeared in a distinctive way during the visit, whether in terms of natural movement within the streets or scenes associated with the Corniche and heritage areas. He stressed that this contributes to re-highlighting Alexandria as one of the important tourist and cultural cities in Egypt, especially with the diverse historical and heritage components it possesses. A source in “Tourism Revitalization”: The visit supports plans to attract new segments of tourists. The source explained that the state is currently working to expand targeting new segments of tourists, and not rely solely on traditional patterns of tourism. He pointed out that such international visits support efforts to promote Egypt as a diverse destination that combines cultural, recreational, educational and city tourism. Authority: The global coverage of the visit will have a positive impact. The source confirmed that the global media coverage accompanying the visit will have a positive impact on the tourism movement coming to Egypt during the coming period. He added that the photos and videos that were circulated globally represent a strong message confirming Egypt’s ability to receive visitors and organize major international events in a safe and stable manner. He stressed that the General Authority for Tourism Promotion continues to invest in such international events in supporting the external promotion of Egyptian destinations and enhancing Egypt’s position on the global tourism map.
