The number of tourists visiting Egypt in the first four months of 2024 increased by 27 percent, according to Ghada Shalaby, vice minister for tourism of Egypt.
This growth was driven by inbound tourism from Arab countries, which saw a 54 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. Shalaby made these statements during her participation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 in Dubai.
Egypt’s participation in this global event is part of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism’s efforts to encourage more Arab tourists, particularly from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
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Shalaby expressed optimism about the tourism season in 2024, citing Egyptian initiatives to support promotional programs, streamline tourist visa processes, and target new markets such as India, Australia, and Turkey.
She highlighted the presence of nearly 70 Egyptian companies, as well as investors and stakeholders from the tourism, aviation, hotel, and hospitality sectors.
Shalaby said the objective is to foster engagement and explore future partnerships with counterparts from the GCC countries and the Middle East, while also attracting foreign investments from new markets worldwide.
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