Egypt should not be moving to increase but reduce its entry visa fees to remain in the ring with competing destinations, which include Turkey, Tunisia, Greece, and Morocco, among others, Mostafa El Naggar writes in his latest column for Al Masry Al Youm. El Naggar cites the results of a study which concludes that reduced visa fees are a prime factor in attracting tourists. The study finds that the higher visa fees currently being considered by the government would only reduce Egypt’s share of the holiday market and deter vacationers — who are usually mid-income budget travelers or groups and families.

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