14.9 million foreigners visited Egypt in 2023. At the same time, Russians became the second country that brought the most tourists to Egypt, with 1.5 million tourists in 12 months. He mentioned this in a conversation RIA News Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Isa.
Isa stated that Cairo hopes to see an influx of tourists from BRICS countries. “Not many guests from Brazil and India visit Egypt these days,” he said. According to the minister, the fastest growing tourist flow comes from China.
Tourism is one of the main sources of foreign currency for the Egyptian treasury. Local authorities announced that they expect to increase tourism revenue to $30 billion annually by 2022.
Since January 1, 2024, the composition of BRICS has expanded. Egypt, Iran, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa as full members of the association.
Before recognizedHe said that Georgia will earn record income from tourism in 2023.
Previously Georgia came It is among the top 3 popular holiday destinations among Russians.