London, UK – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced record-breaking figures for Egypt’s travel and tourism industry, marking 2024 as its most successful year yet — with projections showing 2025 will surpass even that.
💰 Strongest-Ever Economic Contribution
According to WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research, developed with Oxford Economics, Egypt’s Travel & Tourism sector contributed EGP 1.4 trillion to the national GDP in 2024 — making up 8.5% of the economy. For 2025, this contribution is expected to grow by 4.9%, reaching a new high and accounting for 8.6% of GDP.
🌍 Record-Breaking Visitor Spending
- International visitors spent EGP 726.9 billion in 2024, up 36.1% from pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
- Domestic travel spending hit EGP 449.9 billion, also up 31.8% from 2019.
In 2025, international spending is projected to reach EGP 768.2 billion, while domestic spending is expected to rise to EGP 460.6 billion, reflecting continued confidence and demand in Egypt’s tourism market.
👥 Tourism Jobs See Major Growth
The tourism industry supported 2.7 million jobs in 2024, exceeding employment levels in 2019. That number is forecast to climb to 2.9 million in 2025 — a 22.3% increase over 2019 — making tourism a leading source of employment.
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, stated:
“Egypt’s tourism sector is experiencing a strong revival. With world-class attractions, growing connectivity, and significant government investment in sustainable tourism, Egypt continues to capture the imagination of travelers globally.”
📈 Long-Term Outlook: A Decade of Opportunity
By 2035, the WTTC projects that Egypt’s tourism sector will contribute EGP 2.1 trillion to the economy (8.4% of GDP), support 3.8 million jobs, and attract EGP 1.1 trillion in international visitor spending. Domestic spending is expected to reach EGP 627 billion.
These figures signal a bright and sustainable future for Egypt as one of the top tourism hubs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).