Egypt welcomes 15.78mln tourists in 2024

Egypt achieved record tourism rates in 2024, with 15.78 million tourists arriving, as per a statement.

During the first half (H1) of the current fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, about 8.7 million tourists visited the country.

The statement noted that if the monthly average of 1.4 million tourists continues, the total could reach around 17 million by the end of the fiscal year.

Germany, Russia, and Saudi Arabia topped the nationalities of tourist arrivals to Egypt throughout 2024 as well as H1 of the current FY.