Egypt’s tourism sector is experiencing robust growth and is poised to generate $15 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, with annual arrivals expected to reach a record 18 million tourists. This strong performance is driven by the country’s unique blend of cultural heritage and coastal resorts, and is cemented by major government investments.
The tourism industry’s contribution to GDP is projected to reach 8.6% in 2025, underscoring its vital role as a national economic driver. The Egyptian government is pursuing an ambitious target to further increase annual arrivals to 30 million tourists by 2028. This goal is supported by expansive infrastructure investments, including massive projects on the Red and Mediterranean Sea coasts (such as Ras Al Hekma), as well as a focus on cultural tourism.
A key catalyst is the official full opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for November 1, 2025, which is expected to triple daily visitor numbers at the Giza plateau and attract millions of cultural enthusiasts annually. To sustain this boom, the government is expanding international air routes via EGYPTAIR, offering new incentives like a five-year, multiple-entry visa for citizens of 180 countries, and investing heavily in increasing the total number of hotel rooms nationwide.
These strategic efforts, which are also aimed at diversifying the economy and attracting foreign capital, are positioning Egypt as a leading global tourism destination.
