Jordan tourism sector faces downturn as visitor numbers plunge amid Iran war

Jordan tourism sector faces downturn as visitor numbers plunge amid Iran war

Jordan tourism sector faces downturn as visitor numbers plunge amid Iran war Tourism, which accounts for around 14 percent of Jordan’s economy, is facing a sharp downturn as the Iran war disrupts travel across the region. Official figures show the sector supports about 60,000 direct jobs, with a further 300,000 livelihoods linked to it. Last year, more than seven million visitors generated $7.8bn in revenue. The year began on a strong footing, …