Youssef assumed his current position in 2018, overseeing the development of tourism marketing strategies, incentive programs, and co-marketing campaigns to promote Egypt as a global destination. He also leads the provision of technical and informational support to tourism stakeholders and partners, including 984 hotels, 1,648 Egyptian tourism companies, 43 museums, and 2,160 archaeological areas, among others. In 2025, Egypt welcomed 19 million tourists. Youssef is also a board member of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Supreme Council for Antiquities, and the Egyptian Airports Company, among others.