USDemocrazy reporting live from Jordan.

While enjoying the Dead Sea resorts and visiting ancient sites like Petra and Jerash, there seems to be something missing. Oh yeah, tourists.

Due to conflicts in the Middle East, Jordan has taken a harsh decline in tourism- an unfortunate event due to the country’s dependence on it. Our guide here has stated that tourism has dropped 65% but other reports put it at 75%.

Petra, an ancient city deemed one of the new seven wonders of the world, has seen a drop of 8,000 visitors a day to several hundred a day. When tourist agencies don’t make enough money, they are unable to restore the sites which is required to draw in more tourists.

The Middle East is defined by its political instability and the indirect effects are often neglected in the media. Unless violence is subdued and governments regain some stability, Jordan and other countries will continue to suffer lack of tourists. 

We can tell you, it is beautiful here… would you consider making a visit?