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Ammon News - The Jordan Hotels Association said that the hotel sector in Jordan witnessed a significant decline in occupancy rates during the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

A recent data shows that occupancy rates in most of Jordan’s governorates during the first half of 2024 did not exceed 30%, while they exceeded 60% in the same period of the previous year, the association said.

The association believes that this large difference in rates reflects the extent of the damage suffered by the hotel sector in the Kingdom, which can be attributed to the impact of the war on the Gaza Strip.

Jordan remains a safe and stable country, but the tense regional situation has greatly affected tourism and led to a significant decline in demand for hotels, the association stressed.

It also explained that in the first half of 2023, the hotel sector witnessed significant activity, as occupancy rates rose to levels exceeding 60%, reflecting a relative recovery in tourism and the positive impact of many tourism events and festivals witnessed by the country.

The association pointed out that with the beginning of 2024, occupancy rates began to decline significantly, which forced some to close their facilities.