Egypt was one of the big cultural tourism trends for 2024, as was Japan. Indeed, as travellers schlepped their roll-ons halfway across the world to see ancient relics and antiquities, in Australia no fewer than three major Egyptian blockbuster exhibitions were presented, as well as the virtual reality experience Horizon of Khufu, immersing visitor in the wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Last week, the Australian cultural tourism specialist, Renaissance Tours, released its 2025 itineraries, within days of the Australian Museum (AM) announcing its next blockbuster, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru (23 November – February 2025), and the National Gallery of Victoria releasing its attendance figures for the popular Pharaoh blockbuster exhibition, with more than 336,000 local, interstate and international visitors acting on their fascination for Egypt.
