Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy held an extensive meeting on Thursday to follow up on the implementation of the Corporate Payment System (CPS) for licensed tourism companies, as well as reviewing progress of the second phase of the “Rehla” platform for organizing school trips.
The CPS system, designed to digitizse ticketing and payment processes for group visits to archaeological sites and museums, was presented as a major step in Egypt’s digital transformation strategy.
It allows licensed tourism companies to purchase tickets and complete payments electronically via bank transfers or cards, through a secure platform operating around the clock.
The system aims to reduce reliance on cash, streamline procedures, enhance transparency, and ease congestion at ticket outlets, thereby improving the visitor experience.
Fathy stressed the ministry’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation, urging swift completion of technical adjustments and final testing ahead of the official launch. He noted that the system would enable companies to manage bookings and payments more efficiently, saving time and improving service quality, which in turn enhances Egypt’s competitiveness as a global tourist destination.
The CPS was developed in response to tourism companies’ needs, incorporating simplified booking steps, user-friendly interfaces, and advanced security standards, Assistant Tourism Minister for Digital Services, Mohamed Shabaan, explained.
The meeting also reviewed the second phase of the “Rehla” platform, which expands coverage to Azhar schools nationwide.
Building on the success of the first phase- through which more than 1,300 schools organised over 6,500 trips for nearly 300,000 students-the new phase introduces flexible booking options, rescheduling features, and stronger governance tools. Since its launch last October, the platform has helped regulate school visits, reduce overcrowding, and provide students with safe, organised access to cultural heritage.
