Abstract
Tourism is a major economic source for Egypt, due to its significant natural and cultural attractions. Yet, rapid development and construction of touristic facilities have a negative impact on the fragile natural and cultural heritage. This paper studies the recent touristic developments of the coastal stretch of Ain-Sukhna on the Red Sea coastal region of Galala Mountain, and their impact on the surrounding natural and cultural attractions. Coral reefs and rich marine life have made this stretch among the prime fishing and scuba diving destinations in the world. The area is also famous for its year-round sunny beaches and the spectacular coastal scenic drive where Galala Mountain reaches the Red Sea. Recently, development has started on the mountains following the construction of Galala Mountain Road. Galala City started with Galala University and several residential, touristic, and commercial facilities. This paper studies the pattern of development in the area during the past 40 years and assesses its impact on natural and cultural resources.
Highlights
Tourism has both positive and negative impacts on the environment and people
The area suffers from irregular construction activities, abandoned buildings and structures of the early development, and informal fish sales kiosks and restaurants scattered along the coastal road
Discussions This paper proposes a Sustainable Tourism Development Model to study the current problems in the region and propose solutions and approaches to any new development
Summary
Tourism has both positive and negative impacts on the environment and people. Tourism helps to create employment opportunities for a large number of people and increases the economic and sociocultural standards of the community while minimizing the migration to urban areas. Sustainability of Tourism Development in the city of Ain-Sukhna, Egypt. This paper investigates the developments during the past 40 years of the 60-kilometer coastal stretch between Ain-Sukhna ( known as Sukhna) and Zaafarana in the region of Galala Mountain, and their impact on the surrounding natural and cultural attractions.
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