AMMAN —
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Makram Al-Qaisi
revealed that
Jordan's tourism revenue had reached JD3 billion by the end of
July this year, marking a 50 percent growth compared to the same period in
2022. He also noted that the visitor count for the country from the beginning
of 2023 until July's conclusion had reached 3.72 million, reflecting a
growth rate of 51 percent from the previous year.
اضافة اعلان
40 of global prominence
These remarks came during his address in a
dialogue session focused on Jordan’s global appeal as part of a series on
updates, that Jordans boasts a distinct geographical advantage in
terms of tourism. He added that Jordan's unique climatic diversity throughout the year
sets it apart, with a multitude of climates within its borders. Qaisi
highlighted that the country holds a staggering 15,000 registered
archaeological sites, including 40 of global prominence, Ammon News reported.
Jordan as an enduring tourist destination
Underscoring his point, Al-Qaisi stressed
that "success in the tourism sector is not merely about tourists visiting
once, but about fostering repeat visits and establishing
Jordan as an enduring tourist destination."
Furthermore, he revealed a significant and
noteworthy surge in visitor numbers to
tourist sites within specific regions of
Jordan, with percentages soaring from 83 to an impressive 600 percent. Among
these areas, Qaisi pointed out the Mukawir region.
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