Aswan named 2026 ‘Tourist City of the Year’ for second consecutive year

The historic city of Aswan has been crowned the “Tourist City of the Year” by the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) – the second year in a row. The announcement follows a competitive voting process among member states, solidifying Aswan’s status as a premier destination within the bloc’s emerging markets. Aswan secured the … The post Aswan named 2026 ‘Tourist City of the Year’ for second consecutive year appeared first on Egypt Independent.


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