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Egypt led growth both in absolute and relative terms in arrivals, rebounding strongly from previous years. Visitor numbers rebounded from both traditional markets in Western Europe and emerging markets in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Promotional efforts and a return of confidence contributed to this recovery. Bahrain, Jordan and Palestine also rebounded robustly, while the United Arab Emirate of Dubai and Lebanon continued to grow at a sustained pace.
You wonder how much of that $68 billion in the Middle East is just in Egypt. After all, there is arguably the top of the list of 7 wonders of the world, along with king Tut's gold sarcophagus lol but actually between the Mediterranean an the red sea, there's a lot of vacationing tourism to be had in Egypt and you'd think it would be somewhere up there, but doesn't seem to be the case. There is rapid growth, though, so that's a good thing.
But then it really puts this in perspective when you look at the US and $210 billion LOLOL....that really says it all. Kinda supports my argument in the other thread about the global clout the US has. Along with the top economy (by far), the strongest military, all that comes also the most desirable destination in the world for most people.
@Zibago
