Egypt travellers remain safe, Tempo insists

Egypt travellers remain safe, Tempo insists
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Tempo Holidays has confirmed that all of its passengers on the ground in Egypt are safe with tours undisrupted by ongoing political disruption in urban areas.

Cox & Kings corporate director, Nigel Loveday, said travel to major tourist sites including Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel has not been affected by the events surrounding the military's removal of President Mohammed Morsi from power.

In addition, Nile cruises and domestic air services are also running as normal.

“We very aware of the current situation and will continue to monitor events constantly though our suppliers and the Australian government,” he said.

“It is sad to see these events unfolding as we realise how important tourism is to the Egyptian economy. It is hoped that calm can be restored, and progress made to solve the political situation.”

However, the firm conceded that travellers may feel anxious about travel to the destination and will therefore “make it easy as possible” to cancel arrangements and refund land services for those scheduled to travel in July if requested.

“We will review the policy at a later date for arrivals beyond July, as it is too early to assess matters,” Loveday said.

It also advised those concerned to check the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) website for the official line.

Tempo Holidays has also introduced a Middle East Guarantee for its programs in Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. If DFAT posts a “Do Not Travel” advisory on any of these countries, Tempo will offer clients a full refund on land and domestic airfares up to 24 hours prior to arrival. 

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