Egypt’s Tourism Minister to Attend WTM London 2026 as UK Arrivals Rise 9.4%

Breaking Travel News - Oct 20, 2026

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, will attend World Travel Market London 2026 in person as Egypt takes part in the event as Premier Partner for the first time. The Minister’s attendance comes as Egypt records continued growth from the United Kingdom, with 838,000 UK visitors travelling to the country between January and September 2026. This represents an increase of 9.4% compared with the same period in 2025.

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