Egyptians Seek New Markets After Devastating Year for Tourism Industry

The shores of Sharm el-Sheikh are usually packed during the holiday season.  But after a Russian plane that had taken off from here crashed in late October, killing all 224 people on board in an apparent terrorist attack, business has plummeted. Business owners say most of their income used to come from Russian and British tourists. But both countries have suspended direct flights to Sharm el-Sheikh. “There is no work," said Ezzat, who owns a shop that caters to tourists....

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