Tourism Jordan’s tourism revenue jumps 162% to $3.6bn By Pramod Kumar September 15, 2022, 7:40 AM Creative Commons Tourism revenue posted an 82.4 percent increase year-on-year to $822.4 million in August 2022, according to Jordan Central Bank. Jordan’s tourism revenue rose 161.6 percent year-on-year to $3.645 billion in the first eight months of 2022, Petra, the state-owned Jordan News Agency reported. The increase was driven by a rise in the number of tourists to 3.175 million between January and August. In August, tourism revenue posted an 82.4 percent increase year-on-year to $822.4 million, the Jordan Central Bank reported. Elsewhere, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 5.14 million passengers during the first eight months of 2022, rising 103.9 percent year-on-year. The airport recorded 45,849 aircraft movements, up 74.5 percent year-on-year. It also handled 40,378 tonnes of cargo, 13.9 percent higher year-on-year. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
