A Tour of Egypt 45working two or three types of jobs to try to make ends meet.
In spite of significant actions taken by government which
have increased per capita income, the overwhelming majority
of Egyptians still live in poverty.
Tourism
Tourism is a mainstay of the Egyptian economy. Some
estimates suggest that one in seven working Egyptians are
somehow involved in the tourist industry. Current estimates
suggest that direct and indirect employment in the tourist
sector exceed one million workers. Egypt possesses a
tremendous cultural heritage drawing tourists from all over
the world to see its Pharaonic, Roman, Greek, Coptic and
Islamic monuments. Revenues from the tourism sector
reached approximately £ 11 billion or US$ 200 million in
- Egypt is also seeking to expand its tourism sector
by developing additional types of tourist attractions, such
as those for the arts, sports and adventure. To improve
competitive capabilities in the international tourism market,
Egypt is upgrading tourist facilities and elements throughout
the country.