Long road ahead for Egypt tourism
Missing out on the chance to learn about Egypt's ancient wonders firsthand is disappointing, but Tanis Miller isn't taking any chances with her 14-year-old daughter's safety.
"Unfortunately, I really think that the tourist season for my family to Egypt is closed this year. There's just too much instability," said the 35-year-old mother from northern Alberta.
Miller and her daughter were among a handful of travelers scheduled to go on a school trip to Egypt in March. The political climate prompted the school board to nix the trip, and the group made a last-minute itinerary change. They'll be heading to Spain and Portugal instead.
It seems tourist season is closed for many of the millions who visit Egypt each year as tour companies, travelers and cruise lines cancel and divert their upcoming visits to avoid political unrest across the country. It might be a year or more before the industry recovers, experts say....
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"Unfortunately, I really think that the tourist season for my family to Egypt is closed this year. There's just too much instability," said the 35-year-old mother from northern Alberta.
Miller and her daughter were among a handful of travelers scheduled to go on a school trip to Egypt in March. The political climate prompted the school board to nix the trip, and the group made a last-minute itinerary change. They'll be heading to Spain and Portugal instead.
It seems tourist season is closed for many of the millions who visit Egypt each year as tour companies, travelers and cruise lines cancel and divert their upcoming visits to avoid political unrest across the country. It might be a year or more before the industry recovers, experts say....