Egypt is among the most popular destinations for
worldwide travel insurance customers looking for winter sun.
Kayte Williams, holidays channel manager at travelsupermarket.com, said that people's holiday focus is moving away from the traditional summer getaway.
She explained that
worldwide travel insurance customers are instead opting for winter sun locations such as Sharm El Sheik.
The travel expert added: "[The popularity of winter sun locations is] very typical of where we are especially with it now being a very late booking market. That's why we've seen the increase of the winter sun."
She also said that Sharm El Sheik's pricing is one reason for its popularity, with the destination tipped to be a major holiday location in 2010.
Tourists heading to Sharm El Sheik next year could enjoy events such as the AVEX Aviation Expo, Sharm International Carnival and Sharm Old Market, as well as year-round attractions including Naama Beach and diving in the waters surrounding the destination.
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