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South Sudan angles for Egyptian tourism with first five-star hotel

Egypt's many tourism projects in the country include building South Sudan's first five-star hotel.
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CAIRO — Egypt has rolled out its first tourism project in South Sudan's capital, Juba, including a five-star hotel and an international conference center.

Former head of the Egyptian Tourism Federation and former Chairman of Tourism Chambers Elhamy El-Zayat praised the step in a statement to Al-Monitor. He indicated that South Sudan offers many investment opportunities in various sectors and this project will provide accommodation for those involved. He explained that this project will also bolster tourism cooperation between Cairo and Juba.

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