Egypt Has the Visitors. Now It Wants Them to Stay Longer and Spend More

Photo Credit: Grand Egyptian Museum Grand Egyptian Museum Egypt wants tourists to stay longer and spend more. The Egyptian Tourism Authority is shifting its focus from visitor numbers to revenue, targeting $36 billion to $40 billion in tourism receipts by 2030, up from $18.6 billion this year. “Arrivals have driven the story for years, and the country remains on track to reach 30 million visitors annually by 2030,” the Egyptian Tourism Authority said in a statement. “The next target is value.” Traveler numbers are still rising. Egypt received 14.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2026, up 4% year over year, the tourism authority said, after 19 million visitors arrived in 2025. BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, forecasts around 20.19 million visitors in 2026. The Egyptian Tourism Authority is pitching premium travel beyond the traditional circuit: dahabiya sailing boats and luxurious Nile cruises, boutique hotels, and experiences built around heritage, wellness, and gastro