Tourist spending in Egypt rises

Tourist spending in Egypt increased during the second half of this year to $73 per person per night, according to Economic Advisor to the Minister of Tourism Adela Ragab.

The latest figure represents a 15.8 percent growth rate, compared to $63 per person per night for the same period last year.

Ragab said that tourist arrival indicators during the third quarter of this year witnessed significant growth of over 70 percent compared to the same period last year. Regab said: “The Ministry of Tourism has made great efforts this year to restore Arab tourism, especially from the Gulf States, and tourism programs for tourists from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan have been launched, helping to increase arrivals during the summer season.”