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Australians are flocking back to this bucket
Asia-Pacifictourism boom
Australians are flocking back to Egypt, a bucket-list destination, with almost 27,000 Australian residents returning from trips in the year to June 2025.
The Nile River is riding the tourism resurgence, with established river-cruise operators like Viking expanding its fleet to 12 Nile vessels by 2027.
- September 14, 2026 — 5:00amEgypt welcomed a record 19 million international tourists in 2025, up 21 per cent in a year.
- Sign up now.Travelmarvel Sirius carries 124 guests in 62 cabins, with a crew-to-guest ratio of about 1:1.6.
- Left reporting foregrounds humanitarian warning, social impact, and regulatory scrutiny.
Key Takeaways
- Egypt welcomed a record 19 million international tourists in 2025
- The number of international tourists in Egypt increased by 21% in a year
- A new Australian-owned ship, Travelmarvel Sirius, has been launched on the Nile River
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Expected Outcomes
- continued growth in tourism, expansion of river-cruise operators
Why It Matters
boost to Egypt's economy, increased cultural exchange
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Ownership: Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- 35m agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): After some rough years, travel is again booming in Egypt and a new Australian-owned ship is riding the wave.
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