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Amman, July 20 (Petra) — Tourism revenues in the Kingdom declined by
5.3% during the first half of 2026, reaching USD 3.5 billion,
according to preliminary data released by the Central Bank of Jordan.
However, tourism revenues increased by 7.0% in June 2026 to USD 685.0
million.
The Central Bank said in a press statement that the decline in
tourism revenues during the first half of the year was mainly
attributed to lower receipts from Jordanian expatriates, which fell
by 12.1%, as well as declines in revenues from American visitors
25.6%, European visitors 28.2%, Asian nationalities 3.5%, and other
nationalities 40.6%. Meanwhile, tourism revenues from Arab visitors
increased by 6.5% during the same period.
The data also showed that tourism spending by Jordanians and
residents decreased by 6.7% in June 2026 to USD 182.4 million. During
the first half of 2026, tourism spending declined by 9.4% to USD
906.1 million.
//Petra//WH
