The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has overwhelmingly elected Egypt’s candidate, Khaled El-Enany, as the organization’s new Director-General, as per a statement.

Egypt's coastal cities have long been synonymous with vibrant summer seasons, as sun-seekers flock to the Mediterranean and Red Sea shores, injecting a powerful dose of energy and capital into the local economies.

In recent years, food tourism has become a major trend in global travel, reshaping how destinations attract and connect with visitors. Egypt, with its rich and diverse culinary heritage influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and African cultures, is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this growing trend.

The Egyptian tourism industry is embracing the power of digital transformation to enhance visitor experiences and streamline operations. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Egypt can benefit significantly from artificial intelligence (AI) applications like augmented reality (AR). However, while AI offers substantial economic potential, challenges remain in its implementation. Addressing these hurdles presents both risks and opportunities for investment and development, paving the way for a brighter future in Egypt's tourism.

In this Factsheet, we will explore the economic importance and remarkable performance of the tourism sector in Egypt.

Kuwait's Bukhamseen Group Holding Company is planning to expand its presence in the Egyptian market by investing $125 million in a new hotel.

Egypt has welcomed 15 million tourists since the Gaza conflict began on October 7th, 2023.

Hilton has signed an agreement with Tharaa Misr for Real Estate Development to develop the Hilton Garden Inn Borg El Arab Beach.

Egypt is probing yacht tourism development with Saudi Arabia.

Egypt's tourism industry has relied heavily on international visitors for many years. However, it now aims to boost regional and domestic tourism as well. Arab and Egyptian travelers opt to explore the wonders within their own borders. This trend, driven by factors like affordability, cultural connection, and travel restrictions, presents a unique opportunity for the Egyptian economy.

Egypt has recorded tourism revenues estimated at $6.6 billion in the first half (H1) of 2024, slightly up from $6.3 billion in the same period last year.

Pickalbatros has partnered with Palm Hills Developments to build a tourism project on 220 feddans in the Northern Coast.

The government is eyeing expansion initiatives for 13 key tourist airports across the country to accommodate the anticipated surge in hotel rooms, Vice Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ghada Shalaby said.

Tourist arrivals to Egypt increased by 3% to 4% year on year (YoY) in the first quarter (Q1) of the current year, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa stated.

Jaz Hotel Group is working to increase the number of its hotel rooms by about 2,500 rooms this year in the Red Sea, Cairo, and the North Coast branches, CEO Alaa Aqel told Asharq Business.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa met with the Argentine Ambassador to Cairo Gonzalo Urriolabeitia to discuss ways to enhance bilateral tourism and antiquities cooperation.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa met with the Qatari Ambassador to Cairo Salem Mubarak Al Shafi to mull ways of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism and antiquities.