Sharm El Sheikh: Egypt’s ghost town resort
Fear of terrorism following the crash of a Russian jetliner last year has turned the once-bustling resort town of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, into a virtual ghost town.
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- Camels used to give tourist rides are seen being fed out of dumpsters in the Old Market district on April 3, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15 million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism, however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks, with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- An empty swimming pool is seen at an abandoned resort on April 3, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- A resort building is seen under construction in the resort town of Naama Bay on April 1, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- The boarded up entrance of a casino is seen at an abandoned resort on April 3, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- Tourists take a selfie in front of a welcome sign after arriving at Sharm El Sheikh airport on March 31, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- A security guard is seen outside a restaurant in the tourist area of Naama Bay on April 1, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- A shop owner waits for customers in the Old Market district on April 3, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- Tourists enjoy a sunset quad bike tour on April 2, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- A tour operator packs up an inflatable boat at a resort on April 1, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- A young boy guiding camel tours waits for tourists to finish a tea break on April 2, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15 million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- A large dinosaur replica is seen at a tourist amusement park on April 2, 2016 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Prior to the Arab Spring in 2011 some 15million tourists would visit Egypt each year. The resort town of Sharm El Sheikh was built around tourism however tourist numbers have plummeted after recent terrorist attacks with flights from major UK carriers being suspended and foreign offices around the world warning citizens of the ‘High threat from terrorism’ Sharm El Sheikh is almost a ghost town, with many resorts being abandoned and business forced to close. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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