In his speech during the opening proceedings of the 6th scientific conference of the Faculty of Education, Assiut University, Process of the Teachers' Formation: Challenges and the Development Policies," H.E. Dr Mohamed Badr, Governor of Luxor, hailed the tendency of Assiut University in activating domestic tourism in Luxor Governorate. He also praised the university's keenness on holding its numerous conferences and scientific activities in Luxor. He expressed his indebtedness to Assiut University President, Prof. Ahmed A. Gaeis and the University's Administration and referred to the importance of these activities in attracting the attention of the Media to emphasize the significance of Luxor and its distinction by its possession of one third of World's monuments. Dr. Badr also added that Luxor regularly hosts delegations of Assiut University international students from Arab and foreign countries.