Working closely with its five affiliate business associations (see below) and the Ministry of Tourism, the ETF is responsible for shepherding the common interests of all enterprises within the tourism industry. It also assists the government and other non-governmental organizations in tourism planning and matters related to development, particularly those directly effecting tourism.

The ETF plays an integral role of the advocate when legislative measures are being introduced or changed. According to the law, ETF opinion must be taken before such measures are presented for ratification with the Egyptian Parliament.

Affiliate Associations
The Egyptian Tourism Federation is a union of elected industry members from  five tourism industry business associations:

- Egyptian Hotels Association (EHA)
- Egyptian Travel Agents Association (ETAA)
- Egyptian Chamber of Tourist Establishments (ECTE)
- Egyptian Chamber of Tourist Commodities (ECTC)
- Egyptian Chamber of Diving and Water Sports (CDWS)

Together they form the ETF General Assembly consisting of approximately 100 representatives:

Egyptian Hotels Association                                  30 persons
Egyptian Travel Agents Association                      30 persons
Egyptian Chamber of Tourist Establishments        25 persons
Egyptian Chamber of Tourist Commodities            15 persons
 Egyptian Chamber of Diving and Water Sports    (still to be elected)

An additional 4 persons are appointed by the Minster of Tourism.

Find out more about our Affiliate Associations.