AMMAN— The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported that
the number of visitors to Wadi Rum during the past two months of 2024 reached
18,359, with the majority being foreigners.
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According to ministry
data, there were 6,814 visitors in January and 11,545 in February. Foreign
visitors constituted the majority at 14,200, while Arabs accounted for one
percent, totaling 187 visitors, and Jordanian visitors accounted for 22
percent, totaling 3,972, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
Additionally, the latest data released by the Central Bank
of Jordan (CBJ) indicated an 8.9 percent growth in tourism income in Jordan
during February 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, reaching JD389.7
million. During the first two months of 2024, tourism income increased by 4.5
percent, reaching JD782.6 million.
The government stated its commitment to solidifying Jordan's
position as a premier tourism destination and film production hub. It mentioned
implementing 260 promotional campaigns in 53 countries in 2023 to market and
promote Jordan. This resulted in 9.2 million passengers passing through Queen
Alia International Airport (QAIA), marking a growth rate of 17 percent, and 6.3
million visitors to the Aqaba and Petra regions. The government also issued one
million electronic visas and introduced 292 buses to the tourist transport
fleet.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Tourism continues to focus on
low-cost aviation by signing agreements with five new charter and regular
airlines, leading to a 141 percent increase in charter flights with 446,000
passengers. The government also invested in the development of historical sites
and launched new tourism products, including the Ajloun Cable Car which
attracted 268,000 visitors, the Umm Qais Water Tunnel, diving application in
Aqaba, the Petra Balloon, the Christian Pilgrimage Trail in Mawakir, and the
maintenance and restoration of six tourism and archaeological sites.
Additionally, film studios were opened to further enhance tourism offerings.
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