Hotel occupancy rates are expected to increase during the winter season across Egypt, industry players expect. Hotels in Cairo, which have been seeing rates of between 60-70%, are expected to witness a 20% increase in rates and a “slight” increase in room prices on the back of higher operating costs, Egyptian Tourism Federation board member Aly Ghanem said. Occupancy during the summer increased by a lower-than-expected 5-10% compared to last year, Ghanem added, noting that most foreign visitors to Egypt are coming from Europe, the Far East, and North and South America.