With solid growth in arrivals projected for the next few years, Oman is preparing to accommodate an increase in demand with new hotel developments.
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The tourism industry in Turkey is still trying to assess the medium-term cost of a wave of anti-government protests at the end of May and through June, but recent figures suggest at least some holiday-makers are choosing to forego a visit this summer.
Articles & Analysis | Partners in development: The government is reaching out to private sector stakeholders to plan projects, promote investment and improve tourism infrastructure from The Report: Jordan 2013
In recent years lawmakers have found themselves in an increasingly difficult position, as regional unrest has contributed to both falling revenues and rising costs for government operations within the kingdom. “The country has faced challenges during the year from the disruption of the flow of natural gas, the ongo-ing conflict in Syria and an...
Articles & Analysis | Cultivating potential: Public-private partnerships and investments in several niches are fuelling a rebound from The Report: Jordan 2013
Although Jordan does not have the oil and gas reserves of many of its neighbours, the country did not wholly lose out on the geological lottery. The presence of nat-ural hot springs, stunning desert landscapes and the shores of the Dead Sea are all natural tourism resources. These attractive geological features, combined with the ruins of the...
Articles & Analysis | A regional operation: The medical tourism segment is benefitting from an influx of Middle Eastern patients from The Report: Jordan 2013
Over the past decade, a combination of factors like high-quality care and low costs have helped attract an increasing number of patients to Jordan as medical tourists. The sector has gained more international recognition in recent years, as well. In a 2009-10 review of the global medical tourism industry, the World Bank ranked Jordan fifth best in...
The past several years have seen significant changes in Jordan. The state is pushing ahead with structural reforms that should provide a sound base for future development, as the economy shows signs of a brisk recovery from the difficult years it has faced in the wake of the global financial crisis.