Tourist Arrivals in Jordan Surge by 51.3% in First Half of 2023

Jordan’s tourism sector witnessed a significant boost during the first seven months of 2023. The Central Bank of Jordan reported that tourism revenues soared by 50.1%, reaching $4.23 billion from January to July, compared to the same timeframe last year. Tourist arrivals in the nation surged by 51.3% to 3.72 million, with 3.085 million choosing extended stays, marking a 47% increase. Meanwhile, single-night visitors grew by a remarkable 76.2%, numbering 635,000. For July alone, tourism earnings escalated by 19.4% year-over-year, summing up to $782.1 million. Concurrently, the nation observed an uptick in its citizens’ outbound tourism expenses. July 2023 recorded a 13.1% hike, reaching $241 million, while the broader January-July period saw Jordanians’ spending on foreign trips rise by 37.9% from the previous year, totaling $1.147 billion.