In the 35 years since its inception, Emeco established itself as a pioneer in introducing incentive travel to the region. Since then it has expanded to become the premier travel organization and Destination Management Corporation in Egypt. About the Chairman
Emeco Travel was founded in November 1976 by Mr. Elhamy ElZayat, the present Chairman and CEO of the entire Emeco Group. It is under his leadership that Emeco has grown to what it is today. In addition to his Emeco role, Mr. ElZayat is a Board Member of the Holding Company for Tourism and Cinemas and Arabian Hotel Media Production City and a General Assembly Member of Egypt Air and Egypt Airport Authorities. Formerly, he was Chairman of the Egyptian Tourism Federation, Euromic, and the Egyptian Travel Agents Association. Awards recognizing Mr. ElZayat’s leadership include the Academy Award 2005 from IMEX, the Twentieth Century Achievement Award 2000 and Man of the Year 1997 from the American Biographical Institute, World Peace through Tourism 1997 from American Express & Reed, and Personnalite de l`Année 1993 " Distinction International " Tourisme from the French government and the New Zealand Award of Merit on June 4, 2007. Trusted GSA Status
Emeco has worked as a General Sales Agent (GSA) for a number of the world’s leading airlines for more than 30 years, representing many since their inception. This enables us to provide best prices and availability direct to our clients, and enables us to offer a global network of travel solutions. At present, Emeco represents the following carriers.
• American Airlines, since 1990
• Korean Air, since 1979
• South African Airways, since 2006
• TAP Portugal, since 1998
Expertise of Emeco Travel Group
Destination management
Leisure
Professional Congress & Exhibition Organizer (PCEO)
Airlines Division
