Ammon News - Jordan’s tourism sector recorded robust growth in February, driven by a surge in international arrivals and increased tourism revenue, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Central Bank of Jordan.

Tourism revenue for February totaled JD 428 million, marking a 10% year-on-year increase from JD 390 million in February 2024. The rise was attributed to higher inbound visitor numbers and increased spending, particularly from key Arab markets.

The total number of international arrivals reached 525,000, reflecting a 13% increase from 465,000 in February 2024. Of these, 435,000 were overnight visitors, up 9% from 398,000, while same-day visitors surged by 35% to 89,000, compared to 66,000 in the same period last year.

For the first two months of 2025, tourism revenue grew by 16.3% to JD 910 million, up from JD 782 million in the corresponding period of 2024. This growth was fueled by a 21.5% increase in international arrivals and higher per capita spending, particularly among visitors from Arab countries.

Total international arrivals for January and February reached 1.136 million, up 21.5% from 935,000 in the same period of 2024. Overnight visitors rose 16.6% to 938,000, compared to 804,000 in 2024, while same-day visitors surged 52.2% to 198,000, up from 130,000 in the previous year.

The report highlighted key drivers of this growth, including expanded promotional campaigns in strategic markets, the resumption of direct and low-cost flight routes, and enhanced tourism offerings.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities continues to implement initiatives aimed at strengthening the sector’s economic impact through infrastructure development, enhanced visitor experiences, and diversified marketing strategies.

These efforts align with Jordan’s broader vision to sustain tourism growth, generate employment, and solidify its position as a premier global travel destination. Petra