Sustainable tourism development in the Red Sea of Egypt threats and opportunities |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Benha University, Farid Nada Street 15, Benha 13518, Egypt;2. Department of Tourism, Higher School of Business, Southern Federal University, 23-ja linija Street 43, Rostov-na-Donu, 344019, Russia;3. P.O. Box 7333, Rostov-na-Donu, 344056, Russia;1. Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt;2. Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt;3. Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt;4. Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia |
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| Abstract: | Egypt is looking into the possibilities for diversifying its tourism opportunities throughout the country. The main target for expanding the tourism sector is nature-based tourism. The coral reefs and rich marine life in South Sinai and the Red Sea coast have made these two areas among the premier scuba diving destinations in the world. Many beach resorts are now in operation and there are still hundreds to be constructed. However, previous tourism development in Egypt has resulted in a series of negative environmental impacts. The ambitious development plans to receive 16 million tourists by 2017 should take into consideration sustainability concepts. The government and developers have significant roles to play in adopting and implementing environmentally sound policies and practices to avoid the degradation of the natural heritage of Egypt for the sake of the current as well as future generations. |
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