Egypt's Tourism Faces Meltdown As Security Fears Mount -- France 24/AFP
Egypt's tourist industry was facing meltdown on Friday as foreign governments warned their citizens to stay away and told visitors already there to remain in their hotels.
Fears of nationwide unrest in the wake of a violent crackdown by the military-backed interim government earlier this week have resulted in a string of countries issuing official advice against all but essential travel to Egypt.
That has dealt another blow to a sector that was already struggling with the fallout from the political instability that has ensued since the 2011 Arab Spring.
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Update: Travel firms cancel holidays as violence grips Egypt -- Reuters
My Comment: This is going to hurt the poor and hard working middle class of Egypt directly .... and for tourists .... they have just lost one of the most unique vacation/travel destinations in the world.
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