ABSTRACT
The origins of tourism in coastal areas go back to Roman times, when the first villas were constructed in the southern part of the Apennine peninsula. Coastal tourism is based on a unique resource combination at the interface of land and sea offering amenities such as water, beaches, scenic beauty, rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity, diversified cultural and historic heritage, healthy food and good infrastructure. Tourism counts among the main economic activities in many countries. Research studies over many years have indicated the popularity of coastal tourism. Mass tourism is accused of being one of the main causes of ribbon development and severe ecological losses in coastal areas. Travel and tourism should be planned and practiced as a means of individual and collective fulfillment. The Egyptian economy remains in a fragile state, as the absence of tourism and investments continue to hollow out currency reserves and curtail growth.
