Egypt targets India, key European markets in tourism push

Egypt's tourism ministry says it will initiate an international campaign in October to promote the country's tourism sector, hit hard by three years of political turbulence.

First up is a decision by the foreign ministry to grant Indian tourists visas upon arrival, without having to apply at Egyptian embassies back home, Tourism Minister Hisham Zaazou said at a press conference.

EgyptAir, the national carrier, signed an agreement in July to launch a direct flight line between Cairo and New Delhi, while also adding three new lines to the existing four between Egypt and India.

The airline has previously allowed private airlines to run flights between New Delhi and Cairo to make up for the lack of options between the two cities.