50k Iraqi tourists visited Egypt in 1Q2018, more expected after Erbil flights resumption

Nearly 50,000 Iraqi tourists visited Egypt in 1Q2018, tour operator Reda Dawoud told reporters yesterday, according to Egypt Today. Dawoud called for facilitated entry visas as the number of Iraqi tourists is expected to hit 400k by the end of the year. This comes only two weeks after EgyptAir resumed flights to and from Erbil, operating three weekly flights, with talks underway for a fourth expected to begin on 16 September. EgyptAir and other airlines suspended Erbil flights in September of last year following an independence referendum held by Kurdistan Regional Government.