Cairo Promises to Be More Welcoming to Tourists With a New Egyptian Capital
Photo Credit: Egypt's new administrative capital (shown here in a photo illustration) is scheduled to open in 2023 Karim El Minabawy
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Egyptian travel executives are adamant that Cairo's tourism industry will benefit enormously from the country's new capital — even if some critics believe the $59 billion project is money misspent.
Egypt is building a new, yet-to-be named capital city at a cost of $59 billion that's scheduled to open in 2023 as part of its strategy to decongest Cairo, one of Africa's largest cities. Travel executives believe the gargantuan project will also provide a significant boost to the country's tourism industry.
"The shift will make Cairo a far more friendly destination, making it less crowded with expats," said Kenneth Vásquez Laya, the director of travel agency Egypt Tourism USA.
"Cairo is also undergoing a major facelift now with new museums, restorat
