THE IMPACT OF THE TOURIST MARKET AND TOURISM SERVICES ON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN EGYPT (ASWAN)

Document Type : Original Article

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The Higher Institute of Applied Arts, 6 th of October City, Egypt

Abstract

Tourism in Egypt is the most important source of national income. Egypt is considered one of the most prominent tourist countries in the world with its number of arriving tourists, it is distinguished by the abundance of tourist attractions of all kinds, and it has a strong infrastructure based on serving the tourism sector, including villages and tourist resorts. The Aswan region is one of the most attractive areas for tourists in general. Tourism in Egypt to the ancient Egyptians, and it has continued as a desirable tourist destination throughout the past centuries and throughout contemporary history. The phenomenon of tourism developed in Egypt during ancient times, and the ancient Egyptians practiced many recreational activities, and attached themselves to sports tourism in its various forms, and intellectuals and clerics were interested in cultural tourism, and a large number of foreign provinces came to Egypt for the purpose of medical tourism.

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