Egypt' Ministry of Tourism and Antiquity is expanding digital ticketing across 110 museums and heritage sites and recently has completed the installation and activation of this system at Saqqara archaeological site, a vast ancient burial ground located south of Cairo, serving as the necropolis for the ancient city of Memphis.
This move is part of a nationwide digital overhaul tourism services, an initiative that aligns with the Ministry's digital transformation strategy and directives from Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, aimed at enhancing services within archaeological sites and museums, thereby improving the tourist experiences through the use of advanced technology.
The Ministry said that the rollout of kiosks will continue nationwide, aligning with efforts to modernize the sector, boost efficiency, and attract digitally savvy tourists.
The machines allows visitors to easily purchase entry tickets using bank payment cards, a plan that is part of a broader shift to a cashless, electronic ticketing system now implemented in 110 heritage sites and museums across the North African country a move expected to reduce congestion at traditional ticket booths, supporting the shift towards providing smart, advanced service within Egypt's tourist destinations and enhancing the on - site experience.
The Secretary - General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mohamed Ismail Khaled explained that this service is a key component of an integrated electronic system for booking tickets to museums and archaeological sites that includes options for purchasing from mechanized ticket windows or via the official online booking website.
The Secretary - General added that the Ministry is progressively rolling out these machines across various open museums and archaeological sites nationwide, following a defined timeline, an expansion that aims to boost service quality and elevate the overall tourist experience.
Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Digital Services, Mohamed Shaaban, affirmed that these machines exclusively accept electronic payments via bank cards. The electronic booking system further includes the Experience Egypt mobile application, available on both the Play Store and App Store, in addition to a centralized ticket sales centre catering specifically to tourism companies.
Notable locations include Abu Simbel Temple in Aswan, the Citadel of Salah El – Din, Deir El – Bahari Temple, Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, the Giza Pyramids area, Luxor's Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
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