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Egyptian tourism sector braces for impact from Ukraine crisis

The crisis between Russia and Ukraine has cast a shadow on tourism in Egypt, which relies heavily on beach visitors from the two nations.
Egypt tourism

CAIRO — The crisis between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow’s invasion on Feb. 24, has cast a shadow on the tourism sector in Egypt, which relies heavily on visitors from the two nations.

There has been a reported 30% decrease in tourism bookings from Russians and Ukrainians so far in February — even before the invasion, as tensions built while Russia amassed troops along the Ukrainian border.

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