The Grand Egyptian Museum: Implications for Sustainability

Abstract:
Purpose – The sustainability and procedures that are taken by all public and private authorities in a given region (Egypt) dictate the type of development in that area (around the Grand Egyptian Museum).From among those authorities, the role that should be played by museums is questioned. The Grand Egyptian Museum stands as a unique institution that possesses the potentiality of developing and explaining new significant knowledge to the society. How the Grand Egyptian Museum will contribute the sustainability in the Egyptian community. Sustainability implications after the GEM become more and more important. This paper will review and scope on three areas; first the sustainability in the architecture of the museum, second the sustainable accommodation rounding the museum, and changing the Egyptian tourism map and the travel agencies programs.
Design/methodology/approach – The GEM is considered as a unique museum .so we also should deal with it as a unique case study, Interviews with International and Egyptian experts were the methodology of the research.
Research limitations/implications – Investigated the sustainable development in the Egyptian society and how the GEM delivering value internationally and nationally.
Results and Recommendations:
 Enhance Egyptian tourism industry.
 Create New Era for hospitality properties (Heritage hotels. Mega resorts, Restaurants, and food courts.
 Improve the Egyptian long term social value.
Keywords – Grand Egyptian Museum, Sustainability, Egyptian community, museum development