Egypt Sets a New Record

Turkey's main competitor, Egypt, has recorded a 90% growth of Russian arrivals in April compared to March 2009, with up to 304,000 Russian tourists visiting Egypt, according to the ATOR (The Russian Association of Tour Operators). The Egyptian Tourist Authority reports this is the biggest number of international visitors ever to visit the country in March. The average length of stay for Russian travelers in Egyptian hotels is 8.2 nights.
Overall, from Jan-March 2010, 740,000 Russians visited Egypt, which is another market record. In 2009, over 2 million Russians visited Egypt.


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