Tourexpi
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.
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