As coverage of events in the region, and to some extent locally, continues to generate
wide international media coverage, so too does the impact on the Jordan tourism industry.
While the crisis in Egypt created the first major direct impact to tourism arrivals due in
the main to the cancellation of combined country tours, ongoing events in an increasing
number of countries throughout the region, including, in the main, peaceful
demonstrations in Jordan, the industry has suffered cancellations that has resulted in a
reported loss in excess of 50% for the season. The most recent, and ongoing, events in
Syria, another country that many tourists combine with Jordan in their travel plans, has
further impacted an already declining market for the season and year.