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According to the World Tourism Organization, Egypt is considered one of the top 25 countries in tourism attraction.

Investments in the industry have increased by 90% between 2004 and 2006, reaching EGP 8.4 billion of which 40% was foreign

The direct and indirect impact for tourism on GDP represents 11.3 %.

Tourism contribution to Egypt’s economy accounts for 6.7% of GDP

Receipts from tourism reached US$ 8 billion in 2006/ 07 (which shows a 40% increase from 2003/ 04)

67% of Egypt’s visitors are from Western Europe (Britain, Italy and Germany).

Eastern Europe arrivals recorded a growth of rate over 100% between 2002/03 and 2005/06

Visitors from Middle East countries accounted for 21% of total visitors in 05/06

Sinai draws the largest share of foreign arrivals with 31.8%

Tourism is the number one contributor to the economy: 22.1 % of Egypt's foreign exchange earnings.

Tourism companies employ a total of 184 448 people. (source: GAFI)

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