Egypt appreciated the losses from the suspension flights at $500 million

Date: 08:02, 09-11-2015.

Almaty. November 9. Silkroadnews - Direct losses in the tourism sector of Egypt, on the suspension of flights to the countries of this country and as a consequence - the cancellation of reservation in the winter months will be about $500 million, writes rosSMI.
"Direct losses due to the suspension of a number of flights and the cancellation of reservation for the winter months are about $500 million. According to our calculations, if the matter is not resolved within 4-5 days, Egypt for a year lose up to $2 billion", - said a member of the association of Chamber of Tourism of Egypt Hussam Al-Shair.
Air traffic was suspended with Egypt on November 6 by recommendations of the National Anti-Terrorist Committee. As explained by press secretary of the head of state, Dmitry Peskov, the measure is not introduced until the investigation of catastrophe of "Kogalymavia," and as long as there is no proper level of security provided.
Currently, the Russian authorities are engaged in the export of Russian tourists from this country, who are on holiday in the country. Total in Egypt there are about 80 thousand tourists from Russia.

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