Egypt’s Travel and Tourism Sector Hits Record Highs, Poised for Continued Growth

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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced historic milestones for Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector, as 2024 marked its highest-ever contribution to the national economy.

With 2025 expected to break that record once more, the country’s tourism recovery and growth continue at full pace.

According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research (EIR), conducted with Oxford Economics, Travel & Tourism contributed EGP 1.4 trillion to Egypt’s GDP in 2024, representing 8.5% of the national economy. In 2025, this figure is forecast to grow by 4.9%, pushing the sector’s share of GDP to 8.6%.

Visitor Spending Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

International and domestic tourism spending soared in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic benchmarks:

· International visitor spending: EGP 726.9 billion (+36.1% vs. 2019)

· Domestic visitor spending: EGP 449.9 billion (+31.8% vs. 2019)

The upward momentum is expected to continue in 2025, with projected international spending of EGP 768.2 billion and domestic spending reaching EGP 460.6 billion.

Job Creation Hits New Heights

Employment in the sector also exceeded pre-pandemic records. In 2024, 2.7 million jobs were supported—more than in 2019. By 2025, employment is expected to reach 2.9 million, a 22.3% increase over 2019 levels.

Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, commented:

“Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector is experiencing a powerful resurgence. These numbers show a sector that is not only recovering, but thriving—driven by heritage, innovation, and a strong government focus on investment and sustainable growth.”

A Decade of Expansion

WTTC projects sustained growth through 2035, with the sector forecast to:

· Contribute EGP 2.1 trillion to GDP (8.4%)

· Support 3.8 million jobs (10.5% of total employment)

· Generate EGP 1.1 trillion in international visitor spending

· Reach EGP 627 billion in domestic travel expenditure

These projections underscore Egypt’s trajectory as one of the leading tourism economies in the region, powered by cultural appeal, strategic development, and increasing global connectivity.

For more details and access to WTTC’s full report, visit the WTTC Research Hub.