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.
Source: http://www.tmiconsultancy.com