Title – Tourists are blitzed by a shop bomberSource – The Sun
Date – 23rd February 2009
Egypt has suffered at the hands of terrorists before, sadly this is far from an isolated incident and is actually turning into a rather predictable annual event.
Egypt relies on its tourist industry; both those visiting the unique archaeological sites, the pyramids, the sphinx and other world heritage sites and the those who flock to the Red Sea to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy world class diving in the purpose built resorts.
With such a reliance on tourism, the Egyptian government makes great efforts to protect the tourists that visit. However, precisely for this reason and the high profile nature of the tourist industry, it has become a regular target for terrorists who have enjoyed some ‘success’.
Unlike some parts of the world where independent travellers unwittingly get caught up in terrorism, in Egypt there can be no doubt that they are the target.
The FCO does not currently advice against travel to Egypt; it should be remembered that 13 million tourists visit Egypt every year, most have an amazing time and experience no problems, but extra care should be taken and sensible travel safety strategies followed, when visiting the country.
The hazards in Egypt are not limited to terrorist attacks, travel can also be dangerous and Egypt has high rates of road accident fatalities (see blog entry
Date – 23rd February 2009
Egypt has suffered at the hands of terrorists before, sadly this is far from an isolated incident and is actually turning into a rather predictable annual event.
Egypt relies on its tourist industry; both those visiting the unique archaeological sites, the pyramids, the sphinx and other world heritage sites and the those who flock to the Red Sea to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy world class diving in the purpose built resorts.
With such a reliance on tourism, the Egyptian government makes great efforts to protect the tourists that visit. However, precisely for this reason and the high profile nature of the tourist industry, it has become a regular target for terrorists who have enjoyed some ‘success’.
Unlike some parts of the world where independent travellers unwittingly get caught up in terrorism, in Egypt there can be no doubt that they are the target.
The FCO does not currently advice against travel to Egypt; it should be remembered that 13 million tourists visit Egypt every year, most have an amazing time and experience no problems, but extra care should be taken and sensible travel safety strategies followed, when visiting the country.
The hazards in Egypt are not limited to terrorist attacks, travel can also be dangerous and Egypt has high rates of road accident fatalities (see blog entry
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