The latest data from the
Ministry of Tourism reveals a
significant gender disparity in the sector, with men occupying 87.24 percent of
the workforce. Out of a total of 57,162 employees, 49,868 are male, while a
mere 7,294 are female.
اضافة اعلان
Amman serves as the epicenter, hosting 70 percent of these
employees, spread across 3,300 tourism establishments. Leading the pack are
hotels, employing 22,865 individuals, closely followed by tourism restaurants
with 21,869 workers, Al-Mamlaka News reported.
Tourism economy
Jordan's tourism income reached a staggering JD3.65 billion
within eight months, with August 2023 alone witnessing a remarkable 10.8
percent surge compared to the same period in 2022, totaling JD646.2 million.
The growth trend persisted throughout the first eight months
of 2023, with tourism income rising by 41.3 percent, reaching a staggering
JD3,651.0 million. This phenomenal growth was propelled by a 41.9 percent
increase in tourist arrivals and a 38.5 percent boost in overnight stays.
Moreover, outbound tourism spending saw a substantial
uptick, surging by 34.1 percent to JD955.1 million in the first eight months of
2023, compared to the previous year.
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