A discussion session was held  debating yacht tourism which is considered one of the most outstanding tourism developing sectors in Egypt, where Egypt has become in the few past years an international pioneer destination in the field of yacht tourism; Egypt with its modern ports and developed facilities is considered an ideal destination for whom practice maritime activities whether yacht berthing, exploring different  coral reefs in the Red Sea, where Egypt provides with a unique experience that balances between luxury and charming nature.

In the session the importance of tourism sector in supporting Egyptian economy, confronted challenges and most available opportunities for its development have been debated, this in addition to the role of such tourism in increasing investments and participating in tourism development in general.

Worth noting that, the session is an opportunity to open discussion and exchange ideas between the governmental sector represented in ( Maritime transport and Logistics Sector) and investment private sector. The discussion was about ways of utmost benefit from the capabilities that the state provides with to become a distinguishable tourism destination.

 Officials from maritime transport in both government and private sectors have attended and took part in the discussion:

 Dr. Khaled El Sakty , Maritime Transport faculty Dean –  AAST

RADAM/ Tarek  Abdallah Ahmed, head of maritime Transport and Logistics Sector

Mr. Ahmed Nabil, tourism minister assistant and yacht tourism supervisor

RADAM/ Reda Ahmed Ismail, PSC MOU secretary general

Mr. Bahi Naguib, head of board of directors of Felex Co.

Dr. Gamal Mohi ElDin, International Porto Ghalib marina director

Mr. Amr Abu ElSeoud, head of board of directors of Montaza watersports Co.  .

  Here we are looking forward to listening to their distinguishable opinions and valuable participation in this field, and attendees from both side have praised the discussion as it has reached positive results that support Yacht tourism sector in Egypt, also lieutenant general / Kamel El Wazir, deputy prime minister and industry and transport minister has praised during his inauguration of Egypt  International  Yacht and boats exhibition and  with the participation of more than 40 giant and 120trade mark exhibiting tourist yachts designs and during his launch of local Yacht platform where he stated the following:

• The exhibition is an exceptional event that gathers all parties concerned with yacht industry in Egypt and strengthens Egypt status internationally being a distinguishable destination for yacht tourism and aims at bringing together all decision makers, investors and experts in the maritime sector and hence facilitating cooperation and exchanging experiences about modern developments in yacht industry and services related to it.
• It contributes to promotion for tourism yachts manufacturers and attracting more international and local investments to maximize benefitting from maritime capabilities and converting Egypt into a regional center for tourism.
• A number of procedures and facilities have been implemented to make Egypt a main destination for yacht tourism; most outstanding of such efforts is Yacht Tourism platform launch

The discussion session comes the day following the exhibition and as shown entitled ‘yacht tourism future’ and declares transport ministry efforts to maximize yachts’ tourism as it is  an opportunity to open discussion and exchange experiences to benefit from all capabilities that the state provides with in order to become an international destination for yachts’ tourism whether from the government or investment sector point of view; a positive debate for  maximizing yacht tourism.