Egypt’s famed Pyramids of Giza are all set to undergo a revamp. To improve the experience for tourists, the Egyptian government has rolled out plans to renovate the popular tourist destination with improved amenities, management, and regulations. Scroll on to know more about this.
Egypt’s Pyramids Of Giza Set For Revamp To Improve Tourist Experience
More than 18 million tourists visit Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage site, each year. By 2030, Egyptian authorities aim to increase these numbers to 30 million visitors per year. While the pyramids remain a popular tourist attraction, the overcrowding, poor site management, behaviour of untamed vendors, and accusations of mistreating animals have been a cause of concern for the local authorities.
To overcome these issues and improve the overall tourist experience, Egypt’s Giza Pyramids are set to undergo a $51 million revamp. According to Hindustan Times, Orascom Pyramids Entertainment Services Company is leading the revamp project. As part of this project, they will clear out small vendors that end up causing congestion around the Pyramids. In a statement released by the company on X (formerly Twitter), they announced that any small businesses that will resist relocation to a newly designated zone will have to face sanctions.
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All The Changes To Look Forward To
Here are some changes that are set to take place at Egypt’s Pyramids Of Giza after the revamp –
1. 45 electric buses will be introduced around the Pyramid premises and will operate every five minutes.
2. There will also be a restoration of several tombs.
3. The visitor centre will be renovated.
4. An online ticketing system will also be introduced for the Giza Pyramids for the ease of tourists.
5. There are also plans to promote animal welfare.
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