The Commissioner for Archaeological Reserve Management and Tourism at the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, Yazan Mahadin, said Friday that the positive figures and indicators—with clear impact on local sectors in the district—show strong performance, as October and November recorded notable numbers exceeding last year’s.
Mahadin said in a press statement that the number of visitors in October reached around 81,000, an increase of 71% compared to last year. Of these, 49,910 were foreign tourists, marking a 99% year-on-year increase.
He noted that on October 24, 2025, a total of 4,957 visitors entered the Petra Archaeological Reserve. Meanwhile, the number of visitors since the beginning of November has reached 51,251, a 19% rise compared to last year, adding that indicators suggest numbers will continue to grow in the coming days.
Regarding hotel occupancy in Petra, Mahadin said rates are high, explaining that all hotels that were previously closed have reopened, except those undergoing maintenance in preparation for upcoming tourism seasons.
He stressed that these indicators and the revival of tourism confirm that international markets have regained confidence in Jordan as a safe and stable destination, thanks in part to improving regional conditions and the return of low-cost flights.
Mahadin added that the positive impact has also extended to restaurants, cafés, and strategic partner associations working inside and outside the reserve, all of which offer various tourism experiences aimed at extending visitors’ stays in the Petra region.
He explained that one of the musical events held last May generated 1.8 million dinars in two days, with performances held over two nights in the Cold Siq and Sid al-Nimr areas in al-Bayda. He also noted that a concert by artist Kazem Al-Saher last week attracted about 650 attendees, emphasizing that the goal of the event was to promote tourism in the Middle East and the Arab world.
Mahadin added that a large number of activities and events are planned for next year, highlighting a strategy positioning Petra as a hub of art, creativity, culture, and civilization.
He pointed out that an exceptional cultural theme this year focused on “Bedouin Culture in Wadi Rum and Petra,” which was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2008. This year, work was carried out on setting up six Bedouin tents in the areas of al-Amareen, Umm Sayhoun, al-Taybeh, Wadi Musa, Dlagha, and al-Rajef to showcase Jordanian hospitality and generosity.
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