IDSC: Egypt tourism revenues, arrivals rise in 2026 amid regional tensions
The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has published infographics highlighting developments in Egypt’s tourism and travel sector, including growth in hotels and rooms under construction, tourist arrivals and tourism revenues, as well as international forecasts for the sector’s performance in the coming years. The figures point to continued growth in Egypt’s tourism and … The…
The Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) has released data revealing a surge in Egypt's tourism industry, with arrivals and revenues reaching record highs despite ongoing regional tensions. According to the IDSC, a total of 12.7 million tourists visited Egypt between January and August 2026, marking a 4.3% increase from the previous year's 12.2 million arrivals. Correspondingly, tourism revenues climbed to $12 billion during the same period, a 2.3% rise from $11.8 billion the year prior.
The growth in Egypt's tourism sector is attributed to an expansion in hotel capacity, with 185 hotels currently under construction, set to add 46,000 rooms by 2026. This marks a notable increase from 143 hotels with 33,900 rooms in 2025, and even further from 85 hotels with 21,300 rooms in 2022. These developments suggest a robust outlook for Egypt's tourism industry, as the World Travel & Tourism Council anticipates a 3% sector growth for 2026, despite geopolitical challenges.
The International Monetary Fund predicts a significant increase in tourism revenues, projecting a rise from $19.9 billion in 2025/26 to $29.8 billion by 2030/31.
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