3. The History of Egypt The longest continuous historyof any country in the world. The Nile valley forms a natural geographic and economic unit, being bounded to the east and west by deserts, to the north by the sea and to the south by the Cataracts of the Nile. The need to have a single authority to manage the waters of the Nile led to the creation of the world's first state in Egypt in about 3000 BC.
4. The History of Egypt Egypt's peculiar geography made it a difficult country to attack Egypt’s settlement began in about 5000 B.C Shortly before 3000 B.C., came some traders from Iraq. Attracted by the fertility of the country, they stayed on, building villages, domesticating cattle, and growing barley. (Hart 6). Two thousand dynasties rose and fell in the two thousand years that followed unification. ("Ancient Civilizations" n.p.).
5. The History of Egypt Once Egypt did succumb to foreign rule; however, it proved unable to escape from it, and for 2,300 years Egypt was governed by foreigners: Persians, Greeks etc. Egyptian history has been divided by this encyclopedia into six periods: History of Ancient Egypt: 3000 BC to 332 BC History of Greek and Roman Egypt: 332 BC to 639 AD History of early Arab Egypt: 639 to 1517 History of Ottoman Egypt: 1517 to 1805 Egypt under Mehemet Ali and his successors: 1805 to 1882 History of Modern Egypt: since 1882
7. Hospitality Development Through Culture Ex) Cultural impact : Mummy A mummy is a corpse whose skin and organs have been preserved by either intentional or incidental exposure to chemicals.
8. Cultural-mummy earliest known Egyptian "mummified" 3300 BC. nicknamed 'Ginger’ is not internationally renowned
9. Hospitality Development Through Culture Mummy impact on hospitality, Unique Exotic Secret Absorbing Attractive Tourism development
10. Hospitality Development Through Culture Ex) Cultural impact : Pyramids Pyramids were built in the Fourth Dynasty The grave of Pharaohs : Grave robbers stubbornly stole from the pyramids, people want to know more about pyramids
11. Hospitality Development Through Culture Pyramids impact on hospitality, Distinctive Cultural heritage Exotic Imposing Attract the tourists Hospitality development
13. Impact on Hospitality Industry One of the attractions for tourists The art Tombs Mummies Pyramid
14. Impact on Hospitality Industry The concept of providing a place to stay Tombs = place for where the dead “dwell” Mansions of the gods (Temple) Informal entertainments (inns or beer house), leisure and relaxation Egyptian sculpture (comfort)
15. Impact on Service Industry The concept of serving another person Egyptian sculpture (Models) In patrician household
16. Impact on Service Industry Full service Special menu to Muslim - Muslims do not eat pork - Alcoholic beverages are forbidden by Islam - BUT they are available at most restaurants and stores at most of the time (except Ramadan , the month of fasting)
17. Impact on Service Industry Attitude Because Egyptians from a society of a mixture of middle Eastern family standards, taken from the different religious rules, (Islam or Christianity) it may impact on their decision-making. Yet, it is precise training that makes Egyptians some of the most charming and helpful host
18. Impact on Service Industry Tips Tips is the basic income of Egyptian. (because of their extremely low salary) They will expect everyone gives them a tips even traveling a bus with a big luggage.
19. Impact on Service Industry ShiShah The shishah, or waterpipe, is inseparable from Egyptian cafe society. It influences the service industry very much since there is a type of shop (i.e. coffee shop or restaurant) which also provide these equipment for customers to smoke
20. Impact on Service Industry Ex) Marhaba Oriental Café,Hilton Hurghada Resort, Egypt
21. Impact on The Society As A Whole The Amarna Period Religion (Unifying force) Ex) Osiris Entertainment (harmonious movement)
22. Impact on The Society As A Whole Living pattern In every transports, Koranic content willbebroadcasted repeatly, showing that their religiontotally immerse into theirlife Law According to the constitution of Egypt, any new legislation must at least implicitly agree with Islamic law: however ,the constitution bans parties with a religious agenda Behavior No crime is allowed in Muslim countries (there still have some thief to steal tourists money)
23. Impact on The Society As A Whole Equipment Arrow headed symbol for Muslim Ex) Direct the location of East for Muslim to pray Therefore there are symbols telling people the direction of Mecca Special cooking tools for killing animals Killing animals with special way in order to reduce their pain
24. Impact on Individuals Within the Society Artist and Craftsmen (“Ostraka”) Funerary beliefs and customs(live forever) Concept of human “personality” Ex) “Ba” & “Ka”
25. Impact on Individuals Within the Society Behaviors They need to pray five times per day No gambling Each family member is responsible for integrity of his or her Family and for the behavior of other members, creating an Environment that would be envied many people in the west Dressing Not like other Muslim countries, Egypt government allows their female to show their hair , don’t wear veil and scarf in public area For male, they always wear casual dress
26. Impact on Tourism Industry Travel seasons Egypt is a Muslims country, there has some unique festivals such as Ramadan. Egypt is a place which is the nearest Muslim country with Europe so it will be the first choice of European who want to experience oriental culture. The peak seasons and the low seasons of the tourism industry highly depend on the pattern of European’s holidays Ex) Christmas (MID October – May)
27. Statistics: In 2000, there were 5,506,179 foreign visitor arrivals, with more than 3,800,000 from European countries.(~70% of tourists are from Europe)
28. Impact on Tourism Industry People are slow during day time but very active after they take a break But on the other hand Ramadan is a lovely month in Egypt, as it a month-long festival. At night all coffee shops are open and full of people who will stay up till the early morning hours. It is the time when Cairo (and the rest of Egypt) never sleeps, the time when all people go out to have fun
29. Impact on Tourism Industry Some Egypt travelers may avoid travelling to Egypt during Ramadan Alcohol is not allowed, especially during the daytime Or restaurants are closed during Ramadan All tourist sites would usually close entry at least two hours earlier than usual A shorter time for visiting
31. Impact on Tourism Industry Travel pattern Due to plentiful heritage, most tourists go to Egypt will visit most important Pharaonic site Ex)The Pyramid and the Egyptian Antiquity museum
32. Impact on Tourism Industry Pilgrimage (Hajj) For the local people, unless they are illness or poverty ,they will also want to go to Mecca at least once a lifetime. It forms a great demand for overseas travel of local people.
33. Tourism Travel by cruise is also a good alternative to tourists. The cruise travel along the River Nile. Most of the famous cities are located along the River Nile.
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