Lisbon: The Egyptian ambassador in Lisbon, Wael el Naggar, and the Head of the Egyptian Tourism Authority (ETA), Amr el Qady, have inaugurated the Egyptian pavilion at the Lisbon Travel Market (Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa) (BTL). The event, which is being held in Lisbon from March 12-16, 2025, marks a significant return for Egypt after a 10-year hiatus from the exhibition.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Egyptian companies Dunas Travel, Corsini Travel, and Jas Nile Cruises are participating in the event. This renewed participation is part of a broader strategy to promote Egyptian tourism at international exhibitions.

Qady, with the presence of Naggar, conducted bilateral meetings with the head of Turismo de Portugal and representatives from major Portuguese companies in the tourism and travel sector. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation and increasing tourism flow to Egypt through joint promotional projects and integrated programs aimed at activating tourism.