Egypt is targeting 30 million tourists annually following a record 19 million arrivals last year, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday during a meeting to review measures for facilitating entry procedures and improving the visitor experience. “We currently have an increase in numbers; last year we reached an unprecedented figure of 19 million tourists, and we have the opportunity to reach target figures,” Madbouly said. He noted that the growth in arrivals has been supported by the opening and operation of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The government is focusing on streamlining procedures at airports and increasing the number of hotel rooms to sustain this growth, Madbouly added. The initiative aims to reduce airport congestion and improve the efficiency of border points to enhance Egypt’s global competitiveness, El-Homsani added.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 04, 2026 17:44 UTC