New digital marketing campaign to drive growth in the tourism sector by targeting the Arabic traveller from the Middle East region. New digital marketing campaign to drive growth in the tourism sector by targeting the Arabic traveller from the Middle East region.

#thisisegypt set to be first digitally-led, dedicated Arabic campaign from the tourist board.

The Egypt Tourism Authority (ETA) has unveiled a new campaign titled 'This is Egypt' (#thisisegypt), to drive growth in the tourism sector by targeting the Arabic traveller from the Middle East region.

#thisisegypt will be a digitally-led, three-year campaign, focusing on peer-to-peer advocacy.

Internet penetration in this region is 5.8% higher than the world average, at 48.1%, and social media sites such as Facebook play a significant role in 88% of internet user’s daily lives, according to ETA.

Egypt Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou said the online campaign is a powerful movement which will resonate with the wider region as it was created initially by the Egyptian people themselves.

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He added that the branding demonstrates a commitment in attracting travellers from sister Arab countries.

The campaign will highlight four main Egyptian attractions: the Nile Valley, the Red Sea Riviera, the White Mediterranean and the Western Desert.

ETA aims to draw attention to past-times to resonate with an Arabic audience, as well as shopping, dining, luxury accommodation and nightlife.

Traditional advertising methods will remain in a secondary promotional level.