Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has launched a new national e-learning platform aimed at training professionals in the tourism and antiquities sectors, part of a broader government strategy to modernize the industry and strengthen its human capital. The platform, known as EGTAP, is the country’s first official digital training initiative tailored to the needs of both current tourism workers and future professionals.
The launch comes amid growing recognition of the need for scalable, inclusive, and flexible education models—particularly in sectors like tourism, which employ large numbers of young people and women. EGTAP, which offers a range of free online courses and professional certifications, will continue to expand its course offerings and reach in the coming months, targeting both domestic and international learners as Egypt positions itself as a regional leader in heritage-based tourism education.
EGTAP allows users to create personalized training profiles and enroll in interactive, instructor-led courses across key areas including cultural heritage management, hospitality, digital tourism marketing, and site interpretation. Courses are available live online, and learners receive official electronic certificates upon completion.
Beyond its technical scope, the EGTAP will be a catalyst for women’s empowerment in the tourism sector, expanding access for women seeking to build careers in tourism, cultural preservation, and heritage site management.
As part of the rollout, the ministry has selected Dr. Yasmine El-Sayeh, a tourism management expert and researcher, as one of EGTAP’s first certified national trainers. El-Sayeh, who recently earned a Ph.D. with a focus on digital tracking technologies for tourist flow analysis, has built a career spanning hospitality, government service, and academic research. She is also a graduate of Egypt’s Presidential Program for Women’s Leadership.
“EGTAP reflects a shift in how we view professional development—not as a privilege, but as a right,” El-Sayeh said in an interview. “For women in particular, it opens doors to learn, grow, and lead in a field that is evolving rapidly.”
The launch of EGTAP aligns with Egypt’s ongoing efforts to harness digital innovation across its public services and economic sectors. Tourism, which accounted for roughly 12 percent of GDP before the pandemic, remains a vital part of the country’s post-COVID recovery and long-term development goals.
