Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, told Asharq Bloomberg that tourist arrivals reached 8.7 million in the first half of the year, then rose to 12.8 million by the end of August, and reached around 15 million by the end of September.
The minister’s comments align with the government's ambition to see a 14% increase in total tourist arrivals by the end of 2025, aiming to attract 18 million tourists.
The number of inbound tourists also saw a 59.6% increase, rising from 9.9 million in 2014 to 15.8 million in 2024. The country aims to attract 30 million tourists by 2032 at the latest.
According to Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, in 2023, the country's tourism sector experienced a 14% growth compared to pre-COVID levels, with positive results in both tourist numbers and revenue generation.
This growth aligns with the incoming tourism trends from Egypt’s target markets throughout this year.
