Travel & Tourism in Egypt Reaches Historic Milestones

 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed record-breaking data for Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector, with 2024 marking the highest-ever contribution to the national economy and 2025 forecast to surpass that record once again.

According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), developed in collaboration with Oxford Economics, the sector contributed EGP 1.4TN to Egypt’s GDP in 2024, accounting for 8.5% of the national economy. 

Looking ahead, 2025 is projected to set a new all-time high with a forecast annual growth of 4.9% and an increase in the sector's share to 8.6% of national GDP. This underlines the central role of Travel & Tourism in Egypt's continued economic development.

2024 also marked the strongest year on record for visitor spending. International visitor expenditure reached EGP 726.9 billion, up 36.1% compared to 2019, while domestic visitor spending rose to EGP 449.9 billion, 31.8% above pre-pandemic levels.

This upward trend is set to continue. In 2025, international visitor spending is projected to increase to EGP 768.2BN, and domestic spending is expected to reach EGP 460.6BN, maintaining the country’s strong recovery and sustained demand across both international and local travel.