Petra welcomes 44,000 visitors in September 2026
The ancient city of Petra experienced a noticeable increase in the number of visitors during the second half of September 2026, reaching 44,000 visitors from various nationalities. Despite previous challenges due to flight disruptions, demand for visits continues. The United States led the list of foreign markets with 3,803 visitors, followed by Russia with 3,004. Foreign visitors accounted for approximately 50% of the total visitors. Officials aim to strengthen air connectivity and promote the city globally to support tourism and the local economy. For the first nine months of 2026, the total number of visitors reached 362,000, with a significant increase of 26.6% in Jordanian visitors, while foreign visitors decreased by 17.8%.
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