Celebrations to launch a “color festival” on the beaches of Marsa Alam in Egypt succeeded in attracting more than 6,000 tourists, many from European countries, notably Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Italy.
Atef Othman, who organized the festival said the event will encourage visitors to the landmark beaches and add to tourists’ enjoyment.
Many visitors were keen to capture photographs and share them on social media, according to the “Arab News” website.
Worth mentioned that Marsa Alam International Airport received 30 flights on Saturday, with further 128 flights due to arrive in the coming week from 11 European countries.
Flight arrivals on Saturday included nine from the Czech Republic, 10 from Poland, three from Germany, two from Italy, and one each from Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Tourism expert Abu Al-Hajjaj Al-Amari said that hotel occupancy rates are also high due to significant numbers of domestic tourists.
A further surge is expected at the end of August following the end of exams and the announcement of high school results, he said.
