Egypt's Tourism Revenue Rose 15% to USD 14.4 Billion

Egypt's tourism revenue climbed nearly 15% year on year to approximately USD 14.4 billion during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, covering the period from July 2025 to March 2026.

The figures, which were reviewed during a cabinet meeting, compare with tourism income of around USD 12.5 billion recorded during the same period a year earlier.

During the same nine-month period, cash remittances from Egyptians living abroad rose 32% to around USD 35 billion, with most inflows coming from Gulf countries.

The government is aiming to increase investment in the tourism sector by 60% during the current fiscal year as part of broader efforts to boost foreign currency earnings and narrow fiscal and trade deficits.
Earlier figures from the Ministry of Tourism showed that tourist arrivals rose nearly 21% to almost 15 million visitors during the first nine months of 2025.

At the same time, Egypt's branded hotel pipeline has reached a record 46,000 rooms. Industry analysts have also highlighted the potential to upgrade and reposition the country's existing accommodation stock, which currently totals around 180,000 units.

According to hospitality consultancy HVS Middle East & Africa, opportunities extend beyond building new hotels to include conversions, branding and professional management of existing properties.