AMMAN — Jordan’s tourism sector is facing a significant economic challenge, as a decline in tourism revenue during the first ten months of 2024 coincides with a rise in outbound tourism spending, according to stakeholders.
Hasan Ali, a tour operator, said “The decline in European tourists has undoubtedly impacted us; we’ve had to rely more on regional visitors,” noting that bookings for tours have decreased as Arab tourists show less interest in visiting historical sites.
Recent data from the Central Bank of Jordan reveals that tourism revenue for the first ten months of 2024 totalled $6.153 billion, marking a 4.4 per cent decline compared with the same period in 2023, driven by a 6.6 per cent drop in tourist…
