Tourism contributed 11.3% of Egypt’s GDP and 7.3% of FX inflows in FY2015-16

Tourism revenues made up 11.3% of Egypt’s total GDP in FY2015-16 and 7.3% of total foreign currency inflows, Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed said, according to Al Borsa. He added, during his speech at the Ahram Economic Conference, that the government has plans to boost tourism, which include online marketing campaigns and building lasting relationships with tour operators and airlines.