Dahabiya Nile cruise and Cairo holiday

Planet

CARBON REDUCTIONS

In terms of the Nile Cruises we use Dahabiya which are wind powered craft. For transport between the airport in Cairo and the hotel, and when disembarking to sites on your Nile Cruise, we use hybrid taxis that combine electric and diesel energy.

Additionally, an electric rail link, will be completed to all the major attractions such as the Giza Pyramids and most other sites by 2026. We will then be using the rail link for guest movements to sites

Currently we only use flights that require 100 minutes flying time and which are warranted because rail transport is not safe. Rail transport is over 10 hours. In the next 12 months a high speed electric rail link will be operational between Cairo, Luxor and Sham el Sheik. Once that is operational we will be using that transport instead of internal air flights.

Vegetarian and vegetarian meals are offered for lunch each day both at the Marriott and also on the Nile Cruise.

ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE

The JW Marriott Hotel Cairo (the hotel we use) was the first hotel in Cairo to launch an advanced solar energy system, utilizing solar power to convert sunlight into electrical energy.

Marriott International's global "Serve 360" sustainability and social impact strategy, which includes goals to reduce carbon emissions and water intensity. The Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino has received third-party sustainability certifications, such as the "Green Star Hotel" Program.

People

LOCAL ECONOMY
All the guides we employ are Egyptian. In regard to our Nile Cruises, all the guides reside in centres such as Luxor/Karnak and Cairo. We employ 10 full time guides that cover the Nile Cruise locations and 8 in Cairo.

60% of our guides are women and 40% men. The guides are from a variety of backgrounds, ethnic groups and age ranges.

Guides that conduct the tours as part of the Nile Cruises are employed by us and their pay rates and certifications are sanctioned by the Department of Antiquities and Tourism. We employ local guides at each site.

EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
All the staff employed are Egyptians.

Our guides are paid directly by us (not through a third party). They are paid according to the rates determined by Department of Antiquities and Tourism. These rates vary depending on the hosts certification level.

Our tours are suitable for people with limited mobility.