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Egypt is exploring new ways to lure tourists after conflict cut off Russia and Ukraine, two of its most lucrative markets, including possibly bringing Russians through third countries if sanctions allowed, its deputy tourism minister said.

Tourists walk in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt [File image]

Egypt has been working at increasing tourists from western Europe, including Britain, Germany, Spain, France and Italy, as well as Hungary and Gulf Arab countries, especially ahead of Ramadan and Easter next month, she told Reuters. Tourism earned Egypt $2.8 billion in the three months to end-September, the most recent figure available, according to central bank data.

In the meantime, Egypt has been receiving empty flights from Russia to bring home Russian tourists stuck in Egypt.

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