US-Israel war on Iran leaves Jordan’s Petra nearly empty of tourists
Summary
Since the US and Israel started their conflict with Iran in late February, the number of tourists visiting Jordan’s famous city Petra has dropped sharply. This decline in visitors has hurt Jordan’s tourism industry, which is an important part of the country’s economy.Key Facts
- Petra, a popular tourist site in Jordan, is usually crowded but has been mostly empty since the conflict began.
- Tourism makes up 14% of Jordan’s economy and supports about 360,000 people directly or indirectly.
- Visitor numbers dropped from over 100,000 early in the year to around 28,000–30,000 in March and April.
- The war also caused many hotel cancellations, with some hotels considering closing.
- Jordan has experienced some missile and drone debris falling on its territory, although most were intercepted by the army.
- Local workers like souvenir sellers and tour guides have suffered financially due to the lack of tourists.
- Jordan authorities have tried to boost local tourism, but it has not made much difference.
- Before the war, travel agencies were almost fully booked but quickly lost all reservations as the conflict started.
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