Jordan’s tourism revenue during the first half of 2022 soared by 242.7 percent to USD2.1 billion compared to the figure reported in the same period of 2021.
The number of tourists visiting the kingdom rose by 1.4 million to 1.9 million.
The latest data issued by the Central Bank of Jordan showed that Jordanians’ expenditure on travel increased by 121.7 percent in the first half of 2022, amounting to USD618.2 million against the same period in 2021.
In June 2022, tourism revenue climbed to USD498.3 million, up by 174.6 percent compared to June 2021. This was driven by an increase in the number of tourists by 270,200, reaching a total of 428,300 tourists.
Data showed a rise in Jordanians’ expenditure on travel last June by 61.8 percent compared to June last year, hitting USD148 million due to a 58.7 percent increase in outbound tourists.