The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) reviewed on Thursday, September 17, 2026, the latest report by BMI, part of Fitch Solutions, on the outlook for Egypt’s tourism sector, which forecasts continued growth in tourist arrivals and tourism revenues through 2030, driven by expanding hotel capacity, infrastructure development, the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, market diversification and easier travel procedures.
The report said tourist arrivals to Egypt are projected to rise 6.3% in 2026 to around 20.19 million, up from about 19 million in 2025, and continue increasing to 23.78 million by 2030, representing an average annual growth rate of 4.6%. “Tourism revenues are forecast to increase from $ 18.58 billion in 2026 to $ 21.15 billion by 2030, underscoring the sector’s continued importance as a major source of foreign currency and its role in supporting economic activity and creating jobs,” according to the report.
According to the report, the museum receives around 15,000 visitors a day and is expected to attract about 5 million visitors annually. “The museum also offers opportunities to boost cultural tourism and encourage visitors to extend their stays by linking museum visits with other archaeological and tourism sites, helping increase tourist spending and maximize the sector’s economic returns,” the report said.
On tourism capacity, the report noted that Egypt accounts for around 37.1% of total hotel rooms under development in Africa, with 185 hotels comprising more than 45,900 rooms. Plans are also in place to increase Egypt’s total hotel capacity to between 484,000 and 500,000 rooms in the coming years.
Hotel expansion is a key requirement for accommodating the expected increase in tourist arrivals, particularly during peak seasons, while improving service quality and strengthening the competitiveness of Egypt’s tourism destination are also essential, according to the report.
The report also highlighted the role of investments in developing tourism destinations and infrastructure, particularly projects in Ras El Hekma and New Alamein, as well as airport development, transport networks and high-speed railways. These investments are expected to improve the tourist experience and facilitate travel between different destinations.
“Digital transformation is also helping simplify travel procedures, with Egypt’s e-visa system now serving 118 nationalities, supporting easier access to the Egyptian tourism destination,” the report said.