The Dead Sea is one of the kingdom’s best-known attractions and has the country’s highest hotel occupancy rates, thanks in part to the area’s limited hospitality offerings. To fully capitalise on the area’s vast potential, an ambitious long term plan to develop the coast – while protecting its ecological diversity and fragility – is now in place,...
With natural attractions such as the Dead Sea, where low elevation and mineral-rich water create a singular environment; the majestic Wadi Rum; and the world’s most northerly coral reef at Aqaba, which is home to over 1000 marine species, Jordan has plenty to offer nature-minded visitors. Additionally, the country has several other protected...
A crucial element of the economy, tourism receipts accounted for 14% of Jordan’s GDP in 2010. Despite a downturn in 2011, there are signs of recovery and initiatives are moving forward to develop the sector, which already offers a wide range of tourism products. Major projects under way include the development of the Dead Sea area and several large-...
What factors caused the decline in tourism revenues in 2011? What steps are being taken to promote growth in the sector in 2012?
Amid the regional turbulence caused by the Arab Spring, Jordan has navigated a steady course. This is a key advantage that the kingdom offers to foreign investors, who continue to regard the country as a strong base for targeting growth markets in the region and who are stepping up their involvement in core domestic industries such as energy, health care and information technology.
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