Forecast: International Tourist Arrivals in Egypt

International tourist arrivals in Egypt were 13.496 million in 2023, marking a recovery from fluctuations in the previous decade. The YOY variation was 2.34%, with a steady increase since 2021. Between 2016-2019, there was significant growth post-2016's sharp decline. Over the last five years, the CAGR was 3.53%. Future trends predict a CAGR of 1.78% from 2023 to 2028, with an overall growth of 9.2% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

• The potential impact of geopolitical stability in the region on tourism.

• Diversification of tourism offerings, such as eco-tourism and adventure tourism.

• The role of marketing and promotions in key source markets.

• Infrastructure development and service improvements to support higher tourist volumes.