{"id":88501,"date":"2025-06-08T22:24:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T19:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulf-tourism.net\/?p=88501"},"modified":"2025-06-08T22:24:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T19:24:30","slug":"saudis-are-expected-to-exceed-600000-visitors-to-egypt-in-2025-with-the-coast-topping-their-reservations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulf-tourism.net\/?p=88501","title":{"rendered":"Saudis are expected to exceed 600,000 visitors to Egypt in 2025, with the coast topping their reservations."},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span>Saudi tourism to Egypt recorded a remarkable leap in 2025, with indicators showing the number of Saudi visitors exceeding 600,000, according to preliminary estimates supported by data from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. This continued growth confirms the depth of tourism ties between the two countries and strengthens Egypt&#8217;s position as a preferred destination for Gulf citizens and Saudi families in particular.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-88498\" src=\"https:\/\/gulf-tourism.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PHOTO-2025-05-27-14-12-28-400x263.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulf-tourism.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PHOTO-2025-05-27-14-12-28-400x263.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gulf-tourism.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PHOTO-2025-05-27-14-12-28-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gulf-tourism.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PHOTO-2025-05-27-14-12-28-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gulf-tourism.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PHOTO-2025-05-27-14-12-28.jpg 1242w\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"arr--element-container story-element-card-m_element-container__1ZeJL story-element-card-m_dark__1AX15\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"arrow-component arr--text-element text-m_textElement__e3QEt text-m_dark__1TC18 \" data-test-id=\"text\">\n<p><strong><span>Saudi Arabia is one of the largest Arab markets exporting tourism to Egypt. Indicators show that Saudi tourists constitute a major portion of the total number of visitors coming from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, driven by the expansion of direct flights, the facilitation of visa procedures, and the diversity of the Egyptian tourism product.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"arr--element-container story-element-card-m_element-container__1ZeJL story-element-card-m_dark__1AX15\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"arrow-component arr--text-element text-m_textElement__e3QEt text-m_dark__1TC18 \" data-test-id=\"text\">\n<p><strong><span>Egypt&#8217;s Cabinet announced that the country received approximately 3.9 million tourists during the first quarter of 2025, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmf5angy.twic.pics\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/intro_widget_image_desktop\/twicpics\/2025-05\/ssh_0.jpg?itok=WstnzcyL&amp;twic=v1\/cover=1600x900\" alt=\"Rixos Sharm El Sheikh Adults Only 18+ - All-inclusive Resort in Sharm El Sheikh | Rixos\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"arr--element-container story-element-card-m_element-container__1ZeJL story-element-card-m_dark__1AX15\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"arrow-component arr--text-element text-m_textElement__e3QEt text-m_dark__1TC18 \" data-test-id=\"text\">\n<p><strong><span>This reflects the significant growth in the number of Saudis compared to the announced figures. The number of Saudi visitors to Egypt in 2024 is estimated at one million, according to data from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, placing Saudi Arabia at the forefront of Arab markets exporting tourism to Egypt. Based on this rate, the number of Saudi visitors during the first quarter alone is estimated at between 250,000 and 300,000 Saudi tourists, potentially reaching 600,000 Saudi tourists, driven by the expansion of direct air traffic and the diversification of Egyptian tourism products targeting Gulf families.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"arr--element-container story-element-card-m_element-container__1ZeJL story-element-card-m_dark__1AX15\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"arrow-component arr--text-element text-m_textElement__e3QEt text-m_dark__1TC18 \" data-test-id=\"text\">\n<p><strong><span>The total number of tourists is expected to exceed 18 to 20 million visitors by the end of the year, given the continued recovery and return of Gulf and European markets.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ahstatic.com\/photos\/c158_ho_01_p_1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rixos Radamis Sharm El Sheikh Hotel - ALL\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"arr--element-container story-element-card-m_element-container__1ZeJL story-element-card-m_dark__1AX15\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"arrow-component arr--text-element text-m_textElement__e3QEt text-m_dark__1TC18 \" data-test-id=\"text\">\n<p><strong><span>Meanwhile, Egypt aims to generate $14 billion in tourism revenue by the end of the year, driven by a series of major projects, most notably the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum and the development of airport and road infrastructure in tourist cities such as Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada, and New Alamein.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"arr--element-container story-element-card-m_element-container__1ZeJL story-element-card-m_dark__1AX15\">\n<div class=\"arrow-component arr--text-element text-m_textElement__e3QEt text-m_dark__1TC18 \" data-test-id=\"text\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span>The North Coast\u2014about 300 km northwest of Cairo\u2014along with Cairo, Alexandria, Sharm el-Sheikh, and Hurghada top the list of favorite destinations for Saudis, especially during public holidays and the summer season. This coincides with growing interest in medical tourism, leisure tourism, and cultural destinations, in addition to hotel and resort offerings specifically designed for Gulf families.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi tourism to Egypt recorded a remarkable leap in 2025, with indicators showing the number of Saudi visitors exceeding 600,000, according to preliminary estimates supported by data from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. 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