Ras Sedr still has a long way to go. So far it is attracting weekend travellers only and this has created a problem for hoteliers who have high occupancy rates at weekends and very low occupancy during weekdays. Investors, who are spending millions of pounds in building hotels and villas are not satisfied. They need the international tourism that other Red Sea resorts like Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh enjoy. An airport is the only way out of our dilemma.
Officials say an airport is already planned.
It is also expected to receive 2,000 passengers per hour. It is hoped that as a result it will be possible to promote Ras Sedr as one of the most attractive resorts in Egypt.