Middle Eastern tourists visiting Egypt expected to increase 50% by 2022

The number of Middle East tourists visiting Egypt is expected to increase by 50% to 2.23 mn by 2022 from 1.49 mn, with Saudis leading the growth, reports the local press. Figures from Colliers International suggest that visitors from the rest of the world are also expected to increase, with the number of European tourists predicted to hit 9.1 mn by 2022, up from 6.2 mn last year.