Tourism minister opens UNWTO session in Luxor

Mohamed Yehia Rashed, Egypt's tourism minister, left, speaks with Sigmar Gabriel, Germany's economy minister during a visit to the Great Sphinx on April 17.

Tourism Minister Mohamed Yehia Rashed opened Monday the 104th session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Executive Council in Luxor.

The event is attended by representatives of 50 countries and over 170 guests.

Luxor has been named the 2016 World Tourism Capital.