Egypt’s PM discusses ways of boosting inbound tourism with public, private sectors

CAIRO – 12 May 2024: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli convened a meeting that brought together several investors from the tourism sector on Sunday, to deliberate on crafting a national vision aimed at enhancing inbound tourism to Egypt and doubling the number of tourists visiting the country.

The Prime Minister, according to a statement released by the Cabinet, emphasized the importance of coordination and cooperation between the government and the private sector in this endeavor.

Madbouli also underscored Egypt's promising potential in the tourism sector, citing its numerous tourist destinations. However, he noted that the influx of tourists still falls short of the country's vast potential.

He expressed his readiness to convene multiple meetings, highlighting the government's keen interest in exploring visions and proposals to bolster the tourism sector and attain the target numbers deserving of the state.

Madbouli urged the attended investors to present their vision for achieving the ambitious goal of attracting 50 million tourists annually to Egypt.