Egypt | Set a Target to Attract 30 Million Visitors Annually by 2028

Egypt tourism sector is experiencing a strong recovery and is expected to continue its growth trajectory after a very positive 2024, and the Egyptian authorities have set a target to attract 30 million visitors annually by 2028 as announced by President Abdel Fattah El - Sisi.

In 2024 the North African country saw a surge with 15.7 million international visitors, the highest number ever recorded, marking a 6% increase from the previous year and setting a new record for tourist arrivals. 

Projections for 2025 suggest a further increase in arrivals with ambitious goals aimed to revitalize the country's tourism sector that has been affected by the events like the COVID - 19 pamdemic, the war in Europe and the tensions in the Middle East.

The Egyptian Government is actively promoting tourism through infrastructure upgrades and development, marketing campaigns, promoting its rich cultural heritage, expanding hotel capacity, streamline visa processes to facilitate easier access for international travellers and increasing air connectivity.

This plans aim to bolster the nation's economy by enhancing the tourism sector, which is a very significant source of foreign currency and employment. 

Egypt has set a target to attract 30 million tourists annually, a goal that is part of a large, planned strategy to elevate to another standard the tourism industry as a fundamental pillar for the contribution to the Egyptian economy.

The government's strategy to double the 15.7 million international visitors welcomed in 2024 also focuses to the development of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids which promises to become a global cultural hub of relevance attracting a multitude of tourists and having a notable impact in the national economy, and the renovation of the historic Egyptian Museum in the capital of the country, Cairo.

Further plans include developments of new urban centres, a strategic push towards sustainable tourism practices, diversification in the tourism offering and attracting more foreign investments.

Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Issa, emphasized the importance of private sector involvement and international partnerships in achieving these objectives. The plan also include targeted markets and diversify Egypt's tourism offerings beyond traditional historical sites to include beach resorts, eco - tourism, and adventure travel.

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