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International Tourism Rises: Egypt, Morocco, and Mauritius Benefit

International Tourism Rises: Egypt, Morocco, and Mauritius Benefit

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International Tourism Rises: Egypt, Morocco, and Mauritius BenefitThe latest UN Tourism Barometer shows a 4% increase in international tourist arrivals... 08.02.2026, Sputnik Africa

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International Tourism Rises: Egypt, Morocco, and Mauritius BenefitThe latest UN Tourism Barometer shows a 4% increase in international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) in 2025.But the real standout is Africa—recording the strongest growth globally with an 8% rise in arrivals, driven by North Africa (+11%).In tourism receipts, three African countries lead:🟠Morocco – highest growth worldwide (+19%)🟠 Egypt – third-highest globally (+17%)🟠 Mauritius – seventh-highest globally (+10%)🟠 Notably, Egypt inaugurated its Grand Egyptian Museum in early November 2025—the world’s largest institution dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, located in Cairo near the Giza Pyramids (in the video).Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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