Interest in vacations in the Red Sea resorts have plunged following the ousting of the Egyptian president and the riots and demonstrations that followed across the country.
Travel review site TripAdvisor says 20% fewer people were researching holidays in the Red Sea resorts even though most governments are not warning against traveling to the area.
Indeed, warnings against travel to Egypt specifically excluded the Red Sea resorts, including Sharm-el-Sheikh and Hurghada.
TripAdvisor said the fall of 20% in less than a week would come as a blow to Egypt’s South Sinai region, which relies heavily on tourism.
"Many travelers have opted for caution and put their plans on hold while the crisis in Egypt unfolds," said TripAdvisor spokesperson James Kay.
A spokeswoman for Thomson and First Choice said the operators could not give an indication on booking numbers to Egyptian resorts because they are part of a listed PLC in a closed period.
"Egypt remains a popular holiday destination for customers. July and August are peak season and demand for holidays remains strong," she said.
By Linsey McNeill, TravelMole UK
