Jordan Sees Tourism Slump Amidst Regional Tensions
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has significantly impacted Jordan's tourism sector, leading to a substantial decline in visitor numbers.
Amidst the regional turmoil stemming from the Gaza war, Jordan has witnessed a notable slump in its tourism industry.
Despite not sharing a border with the Gaza Strip, the country has felt the ripple effects of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
According to figures released by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, there was a 61 percent decrease in visitors, dropping from 1,174,137 in 2023 to 547,215 this year.
This decline is particularly pronounced in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its temples carved into rose-pink cliffs, where 32 hotels have been forced to close and nearly 700 jobs have been lost.
The Jordanian economy heavily relies on tourism, with the sector contributing approximately 14 percent of the country's gross domestic product.
The impact on the hotel industry and tour operators has been severe due to a significant drop in tourist arrivals from Europe and North America.
As such, the repercussions of the conflict continue to be felt daily by those who provide services within the tourism sector.
Despite not sharing a border with the Gaza Strip, the country has felt the ripple effects of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
According to figures released by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, there was a 61 percent decrease in visitors, dropping from 1,174,137 in 2023 to 547,215 this year.
This decline is particularly pronounced in Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its temples carved into rose-pink cliffs, where 32 hotels have been forced to close and nearly 700 jobs have been lost.
The Jordanian economy heavily relies on tourism, with the sector contributing approximately 14 percent of the country's gross domestic product.
The impact on the hotel industry and tour operators has been severe due to a significant drop in tourist arrivals from Europe and North America.
As such, the repercussions of the conflict continue to be felt daily by those who provide services within the tourism sector.
