Jordan

Visitor numbers from GCC countries rose by 6% year-on-year to 633,000, with Saudi Arabia maintaining its lead as the top source market, contributing 564,000 overnight tourists, an 8% increase from the previous year.

The newly sealed partnership is structured to grant JKT Networks the responsibility for launching and operating The Venti outlets across Jordan.

To earn the Green Key certification, Four Seasons Hotel Amman successfully complied with a comprehensive set of high-level environmental criteria spanning thirteen key areas.

Tourism revenues have similarly grown, reaching US$2.4 billion in the first quarter alone, marking a 15.3% increase year-on-year.

Amman saw a significant decrease in hotel stays, with occupancy rates falling by approximately 16%, while the Dead Sea and Petra regions reported even sharper declines.

In his new role, Mr. Dabbas will oversee all commercial activities, including sales, marketing, revenue management, and distribution channels.

Jordan’s tourism sector has maintained strong momentum into 2025, with international arrivals between January and April reaching 2.125 million, a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024.