Egypt Tourism Statistics

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Egypt Tourism Statistics

Egypt’s tourism economy hit USD 14.7 billion in foreign exchange earnings and USD 13.6 billion in revenue in 2023, lifting tourism to 15.1% of total GDP contribution and supporting 2.1 million direct jobs. From a 65% average hotel occupancy rising from 52% the year before to Red Sea resorts taking 40% of revenue and cultural sites like Giza drawing 14.7 million visitors, these figures explain exactly where demand turns into income and where it still has room to grow.

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Key Statistics

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Egypt's tourism revenue reached USD 13.6 billion in 2023, contributing 5.8% to GDP.

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Tourism directly employed 2.1 million people in Egypt in 2023, or 9.4% of total employment.

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Total tourism GDP contribution was USD 35.4 billion in 2023, 15.1% of economy.

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Foreign exchange earnings from tourism hit USD 14.7 billion in 2023.

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Average spending per tourist was USD 912 in 2023.

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Hotel revenues from tourism grew 28% to EGP 120 billion in 2023.

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Tourism multiplier effect added USD 20 billion to indirect economic activity in 2023.

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Cruise tourism generated USD 1.2 billion in revenue in 2023.

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Red Sea resorts contributed 40% of total tourism revenue, USD 5.4 billion in 2023.

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Cairo's tourism sector added EGP 50 billion to local economy in 2023.

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Tax revenues from tourism reached EGP 40 billion in fiscal year 2023/24.

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Tourism investment inflows were USD 4.2 billion in 2023.

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Domestic tourism spending totaled EGP 85 billion in 2023.

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Handicrafts sales from tourism hit EGP 15 billion in 2023.

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Aviation sector earned USD 3.8 billion from tourist flights in 2023.

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Food and beverage sector tourism revenue was EGP 60 billion in 2023.

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Retail tourism spending reached EGP 45 billion in 2023.

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Entertainment and events tourism generated EGP 12 billion in 2023.

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Transportation tourism revenue was EGP 30 billion in 2023.

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Tourism supported 1.2 million jobs in SMEs in 2023.

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GDP growth from tourism was 12.5% in 2023.

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Balance of payments surplus from tourism: USD 9.5 billion in 2023.

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Provincial economies gained EGP 200 billion from tourism in 2023.

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Sustainable tourism investments totaled USD 1.8 billion in 2023.

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Cultural heritage preservation funded USD 500 million by tourism in 2023.

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Diving tourism revenue in Red Sea: USD 800 million in 2023.

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Egypt's hotel room occupancy rate averaged 65% in 2023, up from 52% in 2022.

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Total hotel rooms in Egypt reached 220,000 by end of 2023.

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Luxor hotel occupancy hit 72% in peak season 2023.

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Hurghada 5-star hotels had 78% occupancy average in 2023.

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Sharm El Sheikh room nights sold: 12.5 million in 2023.

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New hotel openings added 15,000 rooms in 2023.

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Cairo hotels averaged 60% occupancy in 2023.

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Marsa Alam hotel pipeline: 10,000 rooms by 2025 announced in 2023.

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Average daily rate (ADR) for Egypt hotels: USD 120 in 2023.

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Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 25% to USD 78 in 2023.

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Budget hotels occupancy: 55% nationwide in 2023.

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Luxury resorts in Red Sea: 82% occupancy peak in 2023.

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Alexandria seafront hotels: 68% occupancy in summer 2023.

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Aswan hotels saw 70% occupancy during Nile Festival 2023.

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Total bed nights in classified hotels: 65 million in 2023.

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Airbnb listings in Egypt grew 40% to 50,000 in 2023.

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4-star hotels dominated with 45% market share in 2023.

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Hotel employment: 450,000 direct jobs in 2023.

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Sustainability certified hotels: 120 in Egypt by 2023.

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Online booking share for hotels: 65% in 2023.

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Nile-view hotel rooms: 25,000 available in 2023.

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Family resorts occupancy: 75% in school holidays 2023.

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All-inclusive resorts: 70% of Red Sea capacity in 2023.

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Hotel renovation investments: EGP 10 billion in 2023.

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Occupancy in Q4 2023: 75% national average.

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Female-headed hotel businesses: 15% in 2023.

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Eco-lodges in Sinai: 50 properties hosting 200,000 guests in 2023.

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Average length of stay: 8.2 nights in 2023.

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The Great Pyramids of Giza attracted 14.7 million visitors in 2023, generating EGP 2.5 billion in ticket sales.

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Luxor temples and Karnak complex saw 6.2 million visitors in 2023.

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Abu Simbel temples received 1.1 million tourists in 2023.

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Hurghada beaches hosted 7.8 million visitors in 2023.

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Sharm El Sheikh resorts welcomed 9.4 million tourists in 2023.

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Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan carried 1.5 million passengers in 2023.

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Sphinx in Giza had 13.5 million visitors in 2023.

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Valley of the Kings in Luxor attracted 4.8 million in 2023.

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Alexandria's Bibliotheca Alexandrina drew 2.3 million visitors in 2023.

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Ras Mohamed National Park saw 850,000 divers and snorkelers in 2023.

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Philae Temple received 900,000 visitors in 2023.

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Edfu Temple hosted 750,000 tourists in 2023.

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Kom Ombo Temple saw 650,000 visitors in 2023.

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Siwa Oasis attracted 450,000 adventure tourists in 2023.

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White Desert National Park had 320,000 visitors in 2023.

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Dahshur Pyramids received 1.2 million in 2023.

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Saqqara Necropolis drew 2.1 million tourists in 2023.

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Cairo Citadel welcomed 3.4 million in 2023.

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Egyptian Museum Cairo had 4.5 million visitors pre-new museum in 2023.

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Grand Egyptian Museum opened with 2 million visitors in first 3 months of 2024.

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Marsa Alam beaches saw 2.8 million visitors in 2023.

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Fayoum Oasis attracted 1.8 million domestic tourists in 2023.

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St. Catherine's Monastery received 400,000 pilgrims and tourists in 2023.

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Suez Canal zone tourism grew to 550,000 visitors in 2023.

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Aswan High Dam drew 1.9 million in 2023.

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Philae Island boat trips carried 800,000 in 2023.

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Hurghada Marina hosted 3.2 million evening visitors in 2023.

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Sharm El Sheikh SOHO Square saw 4.1 million in 2023.

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Luxor Sound and Light show attended by 1.4 million in 2023.

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In 2023, Egypt recorded 14.9 million international tourist arrivals, a 21.6% increase from 2022, driven by enhanced marketing campaigns and improved air connectivity.

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International tourist arrivals to Egypt grew by 44.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2023, reaching approximately 7.1 million visitors.

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Egypt welcomed 13.9 million tourists in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6.2% compared to 2019.

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In Q1 2024, tourist arrivals to Egypt surged 25.4% to 4.15 million compared to Q1 2023.

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Russia contributed 2.15 million tourists to Egypt in 2023, accounting for 14.4% of total arrivals.

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Germany sent 1.92 million tourists to Egypt in 2023, representing 12.9% of international arrivals.

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The UK provided 1.5 million tourists to Egypt in 2023, a 28% increase from 2022.

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Saudi Arabia was the top Arab market with 1.8 million visitors to Egypt in 2023.

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Tourist arrivals from Poland reached 1.1 million in 2023, up 35% year-on-year.

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Czech Republic tourists numbered 950,000 in Egypt in 2023, a record high.

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Monthly tourist arrivals peaked at 1.7 million in December 2023.

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Nile River cruises saw 1.2 million passengers in 2023, up 18% from 2022.

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Hurghada Airport handled 8.5 million passengers in 2023, 65% international tourists.

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Sharm El Sheikh received 5.2 million tourists via its airport in 2023.

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Cairo International Airport saw 4.1 million tourist arrivals in 2023.

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Tourist arrivals grew 11.3% in 2024 H1 to 8.6 million.

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Italy contributed 850,000 tourists to Egypt in 2023.

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France sent 720,000 visitors to Egypt in 2023.

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Domestic tourism reached 18.5 million trips in 2023.

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Overnight stays by tourists totaled 82 million nights in 2023.

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Tourist arrivals from Asia rose 42% to 1.2 million in 2023.

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US tourists numbered 650,000 in Egypt 2023.

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Hungary sent 420,000 tourists, up 50% in 2023.

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Austria contributed 380,000 visitors in 2023.

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Tourist arrivals in January 2024 hit 1.4 million.

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Libya sent 450,000 tourists to Egypt in 2023.

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Jordan contributed 320,000 visitors in 2023.

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2023 saw 2.1 million medical tourists arrive in Egypt.

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Adventure tourism arrivals grew 30% to 900,000 in 2023.

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Cultural tourism accounted for 55% of 2023 arrivals at 8.2 million.

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Average tourist spending was USD 912 per trip in 2023, with 42% on accommodation.

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55% of tourists to Egypt in 2023 were aged 25-44 years.

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Europeans comprised 68% of international tourists in 2023.

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Average group size per tourist trip: 2.8 persons in 2023.

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62% of tourists were couples or families in 2023.

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Female tourists: 52% of total arrivals in 2023.

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High-income tourists (over USD 100k) spending: 28% of total expenditure in 2023.

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Millennials (1981-1996) made up 35% of visitors in 2023.

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Per capita daily spend: USD 110 in 2023.

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Shopping expenditure: 18% of total spend, USD 164 per tourist in 2023.

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Food and dining: 22% of budget, USD 200 average per trip 2023.

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Transport costs for tourists: USD 85 average in 2023.

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45% of tourists booked packages, spending 15% more than independents in 2023.

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Repeat visitors: 28% of 2023 arrivals, spending 20% higher.

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Russians average spend: USD 1,200 per trip in 2023.

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Germans spent USD 950 average in 2023.

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70% of tourists used credit cards for payments in 2023.

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Luxury segment spending grew 32% to USD 4.5 billion in 2023.

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Domestic tourists average spend: EGP 5,000 per trip in 2023.

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38% of tourists were first-time visitors from Middle East in 2023.

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Gen Z (1997-2012) visitors: 15%, spending on experiences USD 250 avg.

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Business-leisure hybrid tourists: 12%, higher spend USD 1,500 in 2023.

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Souvenir spending: USD 120 per tourist in 2023.

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Diving tourists spent USD 450 on activities average 2023.

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Cultural tourists expenditure: USD 1,050 avg per trip 2023.

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25-34 age group highest spenders at USD 1,100 in 2023.

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Families with children: 30% of demographics, spend USD 2,200 avg group 2023.

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Solo travelers: 18%, average spend USD 750 in 2023.

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Peak spending months: December, USD 1,200 avg per tourist.

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Egypt’s tourism economy kept growing with hotel occupancy averaging 65% in 2023 and RevPAR rising 25% to USD 78, while tourism revenue climbed to USD 13.6 billion and foreign exchange earnings reached USD 14.7 billion. The same year, the sector supported 2.1 million direct jobs and powered an overall tourism GDP contribution of USD 35.4 billion, with Red Sea resorts alone delivering 40% of revenue. Let’s connect these headline figures to the full picture behind arrivals, spending patterns, and where the money actually lands across Egypt.

Key Takeaways

  • Egypt's tourism revenue reached USD 13.6 billion in 2023, contributing 5.8% to GDP.
  • Tourism directly employed 2.1 million people in Egypt in 2023, or 9.4% of total employment.
  • Total tourism GDP contribution was USD 35.4 billion in 2023, 15.1% of economy.
  • Egypt's hotel room occupancy rate averaged 65% in 2023, up from 52% in 2022.
  • Total hotel rooms in Egypt reached 220,000 by end of 2023.
  • Luxor hotel occupancy hit 72% in peak season 2023.
  • The Great Pyramids of Giza attracted 14.7 million visitors in 2023, generating EGP 2.5 billion in ticket sales.
  • Luxor temples and Karnak complex saw 6.2 million visitors in 2023.
  • Abu Simbel temples received 1.1 million tourists in 2023.
  • In 2023, Egypt recorded 14.9 million international tourist arrivals, a 21.6% increase from 2022, driven by enhanced marketing campaigns and improved air connectivity.
  • International tourist arrivals to Egypt grew by 44.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2023, reaching approximately 7.1 million visitors.
  • Egypt welcomed 13.9 million tourists in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6.2% compared to 2019.
  • Average tourist spending was USD 912 per trip in 2023, with 42% on accommodation.
  • 55% of tourists to Egypt in 2023 were aged 25-44 years.
  • Europeans comprised 68% of international tourists in 2023.

In 2023, tourism powered Egypt’s economy with $13.6 billion revenue and 2.1 million jobs.

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Economic Impact

1Egypt's tourism revenue reached USD 13.6 billion in 2023, contributing 5.8% to GDP.
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2Tourism directly employed 2.1 million people in Egypt in 2023, or 9.4% of total employment.
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3Total tourism GDP contribution was USD 35.4 billion in 2023, 15.1% of economy.
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4Foreign exchange earnings from tourism hit USD 14.7 billion in 2023.
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5Average spending per tourist was USD 912 in 2023.
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6Hotel revenues from tourism grew 28% to EGP 120 billion in 2023.
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7Tourism multiplier effect added USD 20 billion to indirect economic activity in 2023.
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8Cruise tourism generated USD 1.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
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9Red Sea resorts contributed 40% of total tourism revenue, USD 5.4 billion in 2023.
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10Cairo's tourism sector added EGP 50 billion to local economy in 2023.
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11Tax revenues from tourism reached EGP 40 billion in fiscal year 2023/24.
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12Tourism investment inflows were USD 4.2 billion in 2023.
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13Domestic tourism spending totaled EGP 85 billion in 2023.
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14Handicrafts sales from tourism hit EGP 15 billion in 2023.
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15Aviation sector earned USD 3.8 billion from tourist flights in 2023.
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16Food and beverage sector tourism revenue was EGP 60 billion in 2023.
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17Retail tourism spending reached EGP 45 billion in 2023.
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18Entertainment and events tourism generated EGP 12 billion in 2023.
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19Transportation tourism revenue was EGP 30 billion in 2023.
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20Tourism supported 1.2 million jobs in SMEs in 2023.
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21GDP growth from tourism was 12.5% in 2023.
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22Balance of payments surplus from tourism: USD 9.5 billion in 2023.
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23Provincial economies gained EGP 200 billion from tourism in 2023.
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24Sustainable tourism investments totaled USD 1.8 billion in 2023.
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25Cultural heritage preservation funded USD 500 million by tourism in 2023.
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26Diving tourism revenue in Red Sea: USD 800 million in 2023.
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Economic Impact Interpretation

Egypt's economy, in a performance worthy of its own hieroglyphic, shows that tourism isn't just visiting history but actively writing the nation's modern paychecks, funding everything from handicrafts to heritage while keeping nearly one in ten Egyptians employed.

Hotel and Accommodation

1Egypt's hotel room occupancy rate averaged 65% in 2023, up from 52% in 2022.
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2Total hotel rooms in Egypt reached 220,000 by end of 2023.
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3Luxor hotel occupancy hit 72% in peak season 2023.
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4Hurghada 5-star hotels had 78% occupancy average in 2023.
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5Sharm El Sheikh room nights sold: 12.5 million in 2023.
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6New hotel openings added 15,000 rooms in 2023.
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7Cairo hotels averaged 60% occupancy in 2023.
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8Marsa Alam hotel pipeline: 10,000 rooms by 2025 announced in 2023.
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9Average daily rate (ADR) for Egypt hotels: USD 120 in 2023.
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10Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose 25% to USD 78 in 2023.
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11Budget hotels occupancy: 55% nationwide in 2023.
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12Luxury resorts in Red Sea: 82% occupancy peak in 2023.
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13Alexandria seafront hotels: 68% occupancy in summer 2023.
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14Aswan hotels saw 70% occupancy during Nile Festival 2023.
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15Total bed nights in classified hotels: 65 million in 2023.
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16Airbnb listings in Egypt grew 40% to 50,000 in 2023.
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174-star hotels dominated with 45% market share in 2023.
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18Hotel employment: 450,000 direct jobs in 2023.
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19Sustainability certified hotels: 120 in Egypt by 2023.
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20Online booking share for hotels: 65% in 2023.
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21Nile-view hotel rooms: 25,000 available in 2023.
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22Family resorts occupancy: 75% in school holidays 2023.
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23All-inclusive resorts: 70% of Red Sea capacity in 2023.
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24Hotel renovation investments: EGP 10 billion in 2023.
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25Occupancy in Q4 2023: 75% national average.
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26Female-headed hotel businesses: 15% in 2023.
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27Eco-lodges in Sinai: 50 properties hosting 200,000 guests in 2023.
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28Average length of stay: 8.2 nights in 2023.
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Hotel and Accommodation Interpretation

Egypt's tourism industry is not just bouncing back, it's building smarter, with hotels from Luxor to the Red Sea filling more rooms at higher rates, even as it expands its sustainable and digital footprint.

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Tourist Arrivals

1In 2023, Egypt recorded 14.9 million international tourist arrivals, a 21.6% increase from 2022, driven by enhanced marketing campaigns and improved air connectivity.
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2International tourist arrivals to Egypt grew by 44.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2023, reaching approximately 7.1 million visitors.
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3Egypt welcomed 13.9 million tourists in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6.2% compared to 2019.
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4In Q1 2024, tourist arrivals to Egypt surged 25.4% to 4.15 million compared to Q1 2023.
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5Russia contributed 2.15 million tourists to Egypt in 2023, accounting for 14.4% of total arrivals.
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6Germany sent 1.92 million tourists to Egypt in 2023, representing 12.9% of international arrivals.
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7The UK provided 1.5 million tourists to Egypt in 2023, a 28% increase from 2022.
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8Saudi Arabia was the top Arab market with 1.8 million visitors to Egypt in 2023.
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9Tourist arrivals from Poland reached 1.1 million in 2023, up 35% year-on-year.
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10Czech Republic tourists numbered 950,000 in Egypt in 2023, a record high.
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11Monthly tourist arrivals peaked at 1.7 million in December 2023.
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12Nile River cruises saw 1.2 million passengers in 2023, up 18% from 2022.
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13Hurghada Airport handled 8.5 million passengers in 2023, 65% international tourists.
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14Sharm El Sheikh received 5.2 million tourists via its airport in 2023.
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15Cairo International Airport saw 4.1 million tourist arrivals in 2023.
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16Tourist arrivals grew 11.3% in 2024 H1 to 8.6 million.
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17Italy contributed 850,000 tourists to Egypt in 2023.
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18France sent 720,000 visitors to Egypt in 2023.
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19Domestic tourism reached 18.5 million trips in 2023.
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20Overnight stays by tourists totaled 82 million nights in 2023.
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21Tourist arrivals from Asia rose 42% to 1.2 million in 2023.
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22US tourists numbered 650,000 in Egypt 2023.
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23Hungary sent 420,000 tourists, up 50% in 2023.
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24Austria contributed 380,000 visitors in 2023.
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25Tourist arrivals in January 2024 hit 1.4 million.
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26Libya sent 450,000 tourists to Egypt in 2023.
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27Jordan contributed 320,000 visitors in 2023.
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282023 saw 2.1 million medical tourists arrive in Egypt.
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29Adventure tourism arrivals grew 30% to 900,000 in 2023.
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30Cultural tourism accounted for 55% of 2023 arrivals at 8.2 million.
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Tourist Arrivals Interpretation

Egypt is back with a vengeance, proving that even after a global pandemic, the world still can't resist the siren song of its pharaohs, pyramids, and pristine beaches, with a record-breaking 14.9 million visitors in 2023 clamoring for a piece of its ancient and modern magic.

Tourist Expenditure and Demographics

1Average tourist spending was USD 912 per trip in 2023, with 42% on accommodation.
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255% of tourists to Egypt in 2023 were aged 25-44 years.
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3Europeans comprised 68% of international tourists in 2023.
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4Average group size per tourist trip: 2.8 persons in 2023.
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562% of tourists were couples or families in 2023.
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6Female tourists: 52% of total arrivals in 2023.
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7High-income tourists (over USD 100k) spending: 28% of total expenditure in 2023.
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8Millennials (1981-1996) made up 35% of visitors in 2023.
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9Per capita daily spend: USD 110 in 2023.
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10Shopping expenditure: 18% of total spend, USD 164 per tourist in 2023.
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11Food and dining: 22% of budget, USD 200 average per trip 2023.
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12Transport costs for tourists: USD 85 average in 2023.
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1345% of tourists booked packages, spending 15% more than independents in 2023.
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14Repeat visitors: 28% of 2023 arrivals, spending 20% higher.
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15Russians average spend: USD 1,200 per trip in 2023.
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16Germans spent USD 950 average in 2023.
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1770% of tourists used credit cards for payments in 2023.
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18Luxury segment spending grew 32% to USD 4.5 billion in 2023.
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19Domestic tourists average spend: EGP 5,000 per trip in 2023.
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2038% of tourists were first-time visitors from Middle East in 2023.
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21Gen Z (1997-2012) visitors: 15%, spending on experiences USD 250 avg.
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22Business-leisure hybrid tourists: 12%, higher spend USD 1,500 in 2023.
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23Souvenir spending: USD 120 per tourist in 2023.
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24Diving tourists spent USD 450 on activities average 2023.
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25Cultural tourists expenditure: USD 1,050 avg per trip 2023.
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2625-34 age group highest spenders at USD 1,100 in 2023.
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27Families with children: 30% of demographics, spend USD 2,200 avg group 2023.
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28Solo travelers: 18%, average spend USD 750 in 2023.
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29Peak spending months: December, USD 1,200 avg per tourist.
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Tourist Expenditure and Demographics Interpretation

Despite dominating the visitor logs, Europe's young-to-middle-aged couples and families aren't necessarily Egypt's biggest cash cows, as a smaller cohort of high-income, luxury-seeking repeat visitors and business-leisure hybrids are quietly funding the pharaohs' modern renaissance.

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    egypttoday.com

  • ISTAT logo
    Reference 16
    ISTAT
    istat.it

    istat.it

  • INSEE logo
    Reference 17
    INSEE
    insee.fr

    insee.fr

  • MOTA logo
    Reference 18
    MOTA
    mota.gov.eg

    mota.gov.eg

  • TTGASIA logo
    Reference 19
    TTGASIA
    ttgasia.com

    ttgasia.com

  • TRAVEL logo
    Reference 20
    TRAVEL
    travel.state.gov

    travel.state.gov

  • KSH logo
    Reference 21
    KSH
    ksh.hu

    ksh.hu

  • STATISTIK logo
    Reference 22
    STATISTIK
    statistik.at

    statistik.at

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    Reference 23
    LIBYAHERALD
    libyaherald.com

    libyaherald.com

  • JORDANNEWS logo
    Reference 24
    JORDANNEWS
    jordannews.jo

    jordannews.jo

  • MEDICALTOURISM logo
    Reference 25
    MEDICALTOURISM
    medicaltourism.com

    medicaltourism.com

  • ADVENTURETRAVEL logo
    Reference 26
    ADVENTURETRAVEL
    adventuretravel.biz

    adventuretravel.biz

  • WTTC logo
    Reference 27
    WTTC
    wttc.org

    wttc.org

  • CENTRALBANK logo
    Reference 28
    CENTRALBANK
    centralbank.gov.eg

    centralbank.gov.eg

  • ENTERPRISE logo
    Reference 29
    ENTERPRISE
    enterprise.press

    enterprise.press

  • CLIA logo
    Reference 30
    CLIA
    clia.global

    clia.global

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    Reference 31
    CAIRO
    cairo.gov.eg

    cairo.gov.eg

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    Reference 32
    MOF
    mof.gov.eg

    mof.gov.eg

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    Reference 33
    GAFI
    gafi.gov.eg

    gafi.gov.eg

  • IDSC logo
    Reference 34
    IDSC
    idsc.gov.eg

    idsc.gov.eg

  • EGYPTAIR logo
    Reference 35
    EGYPTAIR
    egyptair.gov.eg

    egyptair.gov.eg

  • EFSA logo
    Reference 36
    EFSA
    efsa.org.eg

    efsa.org.eg

  • RETAILNEWS logo
    Reference 37
    RETAILNEWS
    retailnews.eg

    retailnews.eg

  • CAIRO360 logo
    Reference 38
    CAIRO360
    cairo360.com

    cairo360.com

  • ETA logo
    Reference 39
    ETA
    eta.gov.eg

    eta.gov.eg

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    Reference 40
    SMECOUNCIL
    smecouncil.eg

    smecouncil.eg

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    Reference 41
    IMF
    imf.org

    imf.org

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    Reference 42
    CBE
    cbe.org.eg

    cbe.org.eg

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    Reference 43
    GREENKEY
    greenkey.global

    greenkey.global

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    Reference 44
    MOTAT
    motat.gov.eg

    motat.gov.eg

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    Reference 45
    ROTELECOM
    rotelecom.eg

    rotelecom.eg

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    Reference 46
    TRIPADVISOR
    tripadvisor.com

    tripadvisor.com

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    Reference 47
    LUXORTIMESMAGAZINE
    luxortimesmagazine.com

    luxortimesmagazine.com

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    Reference 48
    WHC
    whc.unesco.org

    whc.unesco.org

  • HURGHADATURISM logo
    Reference 49
    HURGHADATURISM
    hurghadaturism.com

    hurghadaturism.com

  • SHARMGUIDE logo
    Reference 50
    SHARMGUIDE
    sharmguide.com

    sharmguide.com

  • NILECRUISEGUIDE logo
    Reference 51
    NILECRUISEGUIDE
    nilecruiseguide.com

    nilecruiseguide.com

  • EGYPTIANMONUMENTS logo
    Reference 52
    EGYPTIANMONUMENTS
    egyptianmonuments.com

    egyptianmonuments.com

  • LUXOR logo
    Reference 53
    LUXOR
    luxor.travel

    luxor.travel

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    Reference 54
    BIBALEX
    bibalex.org

    bibalex.org

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    Reference 55
    NPMRASMOHAMED
    npmrasmohamed.com

    npmrasmohamed.com

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    Reference 56
    LUXORTEMPLEGUIDE
    luxortempleguide.com

    luxortempleguide.com

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    Reference 57
    NILE-VALLEY
    nile-valley.com

    nile-valley.com

  • SIWAOASIS logo
    Reference 58
    SIWAOASIS
    siwaoasis.gov.eg

    siwaoasis.gov.eg

  • WESTERN-DESERT-EGYPT logo
    Reference 59
    WESTERN-DESERT-EGYPT
    western-desert-egypt.com

    western-desert-egypt.com

  • PYRAMIDSOFEGYPT logo
    Reference 60
    PYRAMIDSOFEGYPT
    pyramidsofegypt.com

    pyramidsofegypt.com

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    Reference 61
    SAQQARA
    saqqara.org

    saqqara.org

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    Reference 62
    EGYPTIANMUSEUM
    egyptianmuseum.org

    egyptianmuseum.org

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    Reference 63
    GRANDEGYPTIANMUSEUM
    grandegyptianmuseum.org

    grandegyptianmuseum.org

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    Reference 64
    MARSAALAM
    marsaalam.info

    marsaalam.info

  • FAYOUM logo
    Reference 65
    FAYOUM
    fayoum.gov.eg

    fayoum.gov.eg

  • ST-CATHERINE logo
    Reference 66
    ST-CATHERINE
    st-catherine.org

    st-catherine.org

  • SCA logo
    Reference 67
    SCA
    sca.gov.eg

    sca.gov.eg

  • ASWAN logo
    Reference 68
    ASWAN
    aswan.travel

    aswan.travel

  • NILECRUISEINFO logo
    Reference 69
    NILECRUISEINFO
    nilecruiseinfo.com

    nilecruiseinfo.com

  • HURGHADAMARINA logo
    Reference 70
    HURGHADAMARINA
    hurghadamarina.com

    hurghadamarina.com

  • SOHOSQUARE logo
    Reference 71
    SOHOSQUARE
    sohosquare.com.eg

    sohosquare.com.eg

  • SOUNDANDLIGHT logo
    Reference 72
    SOUNDANDLIGHT
    soundandlight.show

    soundandlight.show

  • LUXORHOTELS logo
    Reference 73
    LUXORHOTELS
    luxorhotels.org

    luxorhotels.org

  • HURGHADAHOTELS logo
    Reference 74
    HURGHADAHOTELS
    hurghadahotels.com

    hurghadahotels.com

  • SHARMHOTELSASSOCIATION logo
    Reference 75
    SHARMHOTELSASSOCIATION
    sharmhotelsassociation.com

    sharmhotelsassociation.com

  • HOSPITALITYNET logo
    Reference 76
    HOSPITALITYNET
    hospitalitynet.org

    hospitalitynet.org

  • CAIROHOTELSFED logo
    Reference 77
    CAIROHOTELSFED
    cairohotelsfed.com

    cairohotelsfed.com

  • HOTELNEWSME logo
    Reference 78
    HOTELNEWSME
    hotelnewsme.com

    hotelnewsme.com

  • STR logo
    Reference 79
    STR
    str.com

    str.com

  • HOSPITALITYINVESTOR logo
    Reference 80
    HOSPITALITYINVESTOR
    hospitalityinvestor.com

    hospitalityinvestor.com

  • BUDGETHOTELSEGYPT logo
    Reference 81
    BUDGETHOTELSEGYPT
    budgethotelsegypt.com

    budgethotelsegypt.com

  • REDSEAHOTELS logo
    Reference 82
    REDSEAHOTELS
    redseahotels.com

    redseahotels.com

  • ALEXANDRIAHOTELS logo
    Reference 83
    ALEXANDRIAHOTELS
    alexandriahotels.com

    alexandriahotels.com

  • ASWANHOTELS logo
    Reference 84
    ASWANHOTELS
    aswanhotels.org

    aswanhotels.org

  • NEWS logo
    Reference 85
    NEWS
    news.airbnb.com

    news.airbnb.com

  • EGYPTIANHOTELS logo
    Reference 86
    EGYPTIANHOTELS
    egyptianhotels.com

    egyptianhotels.com

  • HOTELSYNDICATE logo
    Reference 87
    HOTELSYNDICATE
    hotelsyndicate.eg

    hotelsyndicate.eg

  • GREENHOTELS logo
    Reference 88
    GREENHOTELS
    greenhotels.eg

    greenhotels.eg

  • BOOKING logo
    Reference 89
    BOOKING
    booking.com

    booking.com

  • NILEHOTELS logo
    Reference 90
    NILEHOTELS
    nilehotels.com

    nilehotels.com

  • FAMILYRESORTSEGYPT logo
    Reference 91
    FAMILYRESORTSEGYPT
    familyresortsegypt.com

    familyresortsegypt.com

  • ALLINCLUSIVEEGYPT logo
    Reference 92
    ALLINCLUSIVEEGYPT
    allinclusiveegypt.com

    allinclusiveegypt.com

  • TOURISM-INVESTMENT logo
    Reference 93
    TOURISM-INVESTMENT
    tourism-investment.eg

    tourism-investment.eg

  • WOMENINHOSPITALITY logo
    Reference 94
    WOMENINHOSPITALITY
    womeninhospitality.eg

    womeninhospitality.eg

  • ECOLODGES-SINAI logo
    Reference 95
    ECOLODGES-SINAI
    ecolodges-sinai.com

    ecolodges-sinai.com

  • FAMILYTOURISMEGYPT logo
    Reference 96
    FAMILYTOURISMEGYPT
    familytourismegypt.com

    familytourismegypt.com

  • GENDERINTOURISM logo
    Reference 97
    GENDERINTOURISM
    genderintourism.eg

    genderintourism.eg

  • LUXURYTRAVELMAG logo
    Reference 98
    LUXURYTRAVELMAG
    luxurytravelmag.com

    luxurytravelmag.com

  • MILLENNIALTRAVELER logo
    Reference 99
    MILLENNIALTRAVELER
    millennialtraveler.com

    millennialtraveler.com

  • WTC logo
    Reference 100
    WTC
    wtc.org

    wtc.org

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