The Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority Head Samy Mahmoud said the authority is preparing for celebrating the World Tourism Day for 2015 under theme "One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities".

He said this year's celebration will be held at Al Masa Hotel in Cairo on October 4 in the presence of newly-appointed Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazoa and world tourism officials.

Mahmoud stressed the importance of tourism in promoting economies and providing job opportunities for youth