Tourism in Jordan – Current Situation and Future Development
Journal Title: Journal of Tourism and Services - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Paper focuses on Jordan as a tourism destination. Jordan would like to increase tourism development because tourism acts as an engine for development through foreign exchange earnings and the creation of direct and indirect employment. Tourism in Jordan employs 20,2 % of the population overall and brings in 23,3 % of GDP (total contribution). Jordan can be very successful destination thanks to its political stability, religious toleration, a higher quality of life, better healthcare and education compared with surrounding areas, exquisite cuisine, friendly and welcoming people.
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Iveta Hamarneh
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