The Ministry of Tourism is considered one of the main supporters of the El Gouna Film Festival, as it participates in sponsoring the activities of the 8th session of this prominent event that combines art and culture and enhances tourism in Egypt by attracting visitors and celebrities from all over the world. The Ministry also seeks to highlight the unique tourism components that the El Gouna region enjoys, which contributes to strengthening the local economy and reflects the Egyptian government’s commitment to developing the tourism sector through distinctive cultural and artistic events that It contributes to highlighting the Egyptian identity and enhancing cultural communication between different peoples
Supporting cultural and artistic events in Egypt
Within the framework of the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to promote artistic and cultural activities that contribute to promoting the Egyptian tourist destination, the Ministry, through the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, continues its support for the El Gouna Film Festival in its eighth session of 2025, which continues until October 24 under the slogan "Cinema for humanity".
Promoting Egyptian tourism
The Ministry’s sponsorship of this international event comes as part of its strategy to highlight the diverse tourism components of Egypt, as it focuses on promoting its wonderful tourist destinations and cities, especially the city of El Gouna and the Red Sea Governorate, which are characterized by charming natural beauty and advanced infrastructure that make them an ideal destination for hosting major events.
Promoting cultural communication
Engineer Ahmed Youssef, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Strategic Administration Affairs and Acting CEO of the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, stressed the importance of the Authority’s sponsorship of the El Gouna Festival, as it is considered one of the important cinematic events that sheds light on Egypt from a tourism, artistic and cultural perspective, with its distinguished events and the prominent presence of art and film makers from around the world, which is considered an effective means of promoting the governorate. The Red Sea, Hurghada and El Gouna, highlighting their diverse tourism potential. Youssef also pointed out that the Authority’s sponsorship of such events comes from its belief in the role of soft powers in supporting the tourism movement and enhancing communication between peoples, as tourism, culture and art contribute to bringing viewpoints closer together and learning about the cultures of different peoples.
In this way, the El Gouna Film Festival remains a vital platform for exchanging cultures and promoting tourism in Egypt, strengthening its position as a leading tourist destination in the region and the world.
