Cairo is looking to revive its vital tourist industry after a Russian airliner was brought down by an Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) bomb on Oct. 31.
Egypt’s Tourism Ministry said it was negotiating with several international security firms and “there have been recent meetings with these companies and a selection will be made.”
The ministry said the selected company will make recommendations to the government to ensure Egyptian airport security is “world-class gold standard.”
Minister of Tourism Hesham Zaazou said in a statement: “Foreign visitors make a vital contribution to the Egyptian economy, and we are taking all necessary steps to further strengthen security for the tourism sector. Key ministries, under leadership of the prime minister, are working in close collaboration to make urgent enhancements to airport security.”
In November, the Egyptian Holding Airport and Air Navigation Company activated a security check plan in airports nationwide that includes renewing and replacing airport radiation scanners for passengers, cargo, luggage, parcels and vehicles.
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