The tourism sector in Egypt represents one of the main sources of income for a large industry of individuals and the state as well, 2011 approximately 32% of the Egyptian people depend on working in the field of tourism of all kinds, and this sector quickly imposed its place on the level of employment opportunities and the dependence of national income on it, as In Egypt, there are approximately 1/3 of the world's antiquities, distributed over the governorates of Egypt, north and south, in addition to its diversity, which included several ancient civilizations. Egypt's climate and its views of the Red and White Seas also provide an excellent opportunity to attract tourists.

Egypt, as a touristic and historical country, was the focus of attention of the whole world, but after the revolution of "January 25" 2011, which became the most important event in modern Egyptian history.

Despite the greatness and strength of the "January 25" revolution, which affected many aspects of life, tourism is one of the sectors that have been negatively affected due to the ongoing turmoil in the country and the lack of security. Western countries had to warn their citizens not to visit Egypt or to visit only out of necessity. Maximum alerts increased over time with the development of events.

On May 8, 2011, the Egyptian government officially stated that the national tourism income decreased by 80%, with a daily loss equivalent to $40 million.