According to Amac News, the figure represents a 15% increase compared to 1.15 million in 2023, according to the JTB.
According to the source, this figure represents one of the highest annual visitor numbers from the GCC countries and reinforces Jordan’s position as a popular destination for Gulf visitors.
“The impressive results we achieved in 2024 reflect our strategic focus on the GCC market and the strong cultural and tourism ties between Jordan and the Gulf countries,” said Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat, CEO of the Jordan Tourism Board.
Saudi Arabia dominated the market with 1.158 million overnight visitors in 2024, representing a 17% increase from 985,904 visitors in 2023.
This increase was particularly pronounced in summer travel, highlighting Jordan’s appeal as an attractive alternative to traditional summer destinations.
Kuwait maintained its position as the second largest GCC source with 72,784 visitors in 2024, while the UAE recorded 18,378 visitors, representing an 11% increase from 16,491 in 2023.
Qatar also contributed 16,081 visitors, and Bahrain and Oman had 34,309 and 22,716 visitors respectively, with Oman showing strong growth of 12% year-on-year.