Lyn Boyd Judson, Ph.D.

CAIRO

SUMMER 2010

USC students study the practical and ethical dimensions of sustainable development and mass tourism in Egypt

International Relations 382: Order and Disorder in Global Affairs: Sustainable Tourism

"From the archaeological tourism market in the Nile Valley, to new sustainable hotel expansion on the Red Sea Coast, Egypt’s tourism business continues to grow in leaps and bounds. What are the roles of Egypt’s public and private sectors as well as international agencies in addressing the transnational challenges of a growing tourism industry? How can Egypt generate employment for the local population, continue to develop Egypt’s economy, while simultaneously protecting its environmental and cultural integrity?"

This page shows images from our research visit to Cairo; the images from the Dakhla Oasis case are on the next page.

We had extraordinarily useful meetings with Egyptians from the political, social, and economic realms. We also had a terrific time exploring tourism markets and issues. Check back for the published versions of the research project.