Egypt’s tourist sector in 2024 has actually seen a significant 6 percent year-on-year boost in traveler arrivals throughout the very first 50 days of the year, according to Ahmed Issa, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.
Issa shared these stats and detailed the nation’s enthusiastic objectives at the 71st edition of the Africa Regional Conference and Exhibition of the Airports Council International on Monday 26 February in Cairo.
The Minister detailed that “Egypt intends to raise its share of international tourist from 1.6 percent to 1.7 percent by 2028, placing itself as a premier traveler location on the worldwide phase. The nation is likewise targeting a yearly development rate of 25 percent to 30 percent in incoming tourist, showing its dedication to sustainable development.”
To accomplish these objectives, Issa highlighted the requirement for a three-fold boost in airline company seats compared to 2021.
He likewise acknowledged the considerable contribution of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Egyptian airports, which carried out an open skies policy. This policy allows significant foreign tourist business to run cost-efficient flights to Cairo through Sphinx Airport, while likewise boosting the general traveler experience.
Egypt has actually currently made substantial development in the tourist sector. In 2023, the nation tape-recorded a share of international tourist of 1.2 percent, a 33 percent development compared to 2019.
The variety of traveler arrivals reached a record-breaking 14.906 million in 2023, with a 6 percent boost in the last quarter compared to the previous year.