In the first half of 2024, Egypt’s tourism sector revenues grew by 5% to $6.6 billion, compared to $6.3 billion in the same period of 2023. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Egypt received 7.069 million tourists from January to June 2024, surpassing the previous year’s 7.062 million tourists. This marks a slight 0.1% increase from 2023.

Additionally, the ministry reported that tourism revenues in Egypt increased by 18% since 2010, reaching $5.6 billion during that peak year for tourism in the country.

The rise in tourist arrivals also contributed to an increase in the number of nights tourists spent in Egypt, totaling 70.2 million during the first half of 2024, up from 67.6 million in 2023 and 65.7 million in 2010.