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04.03.2024 - 07:55 / traveldailynews.com / Theodore Koumelis
Discover the transformative AFASU trade mission to Egypt, fostering collaboration between African and Asian tourism sectors. Uncover insights on Egypt’s tourism potential, sustainable practices, and educational initiatives driving industry innovation.
In a recent and notable initiative under the auspices of the Afro-Asian Union (AFASU), a delegation comprising esteemed leaders in the tourism and travel industry, including Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Alain St. Ange, Mr. Theodore Koumelis, CEO of Travel Daily News, and myself, Dr. Jens Thraenhart, Founding Partner & CEO of Chameleon Strategies and editor of BalancedTourism.com, embarked on a trade mission to Egypt. Our host, Dr. Hossam Darwish, President of AFASU, orchestrated this venture with a vision to fortify connections between Africa and Asia in the realms of tourism, culture, and e-commerce. As a participant in this trade mission to Egypt, I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the immense potential for this historic nation to solidify its position as a global leader in tourism, technology, and sustainable development. This mission served as a catalyst for collaborative action and the exchange of innovative ideas.
AFASU Board Meeting in Cairo, Egypt put together a detailed action plan.
The AFASU Board of Directors meeting, coinciding with the mission, under the chairmanship of Dr. Adel Almuslimany, emphasized the important mandate and put together a detailed action plan.
L-R: Dr. Hossam Darwish – President of AFASU, Mr. Alain St. Ange – Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Major General Khaled Fouda – Governor of South Sinai, Dr. Jens Thraenhart – Founding Partner & CEO of Chameleon Strategies and editor of BalancedTourism.com, Bushra Ghali – Businessman, Founder of MUSE Online Booking Platform, Theodore Koumelis – Co-Founder & CEO of TravelDailyNews Media Network.
AFASU’s core mission is to serve as a catalyst for fostering collaboration and development between African and Asian countries, offering a unique platform for countries to collaborate and harness the immense potential within these regions. Egypt, as a historical and cultural powerhouse, holds a significant role within this vision. This initiative is vital in today’s globalized world, where understanding and cooperation between different regions are paramount. The trade mission to Egypt is a testament to AFASU’s commitment to this cause, specifically aimed at exploring and enhancing the tourism sector’s potential.
One key takeaway was the potential for Egypt to develop a robust online travel agency (OTA) with a distinctly local focus. Our delegation was invited to give our thoughts at the
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