Spending by Jordanian Visitors on the increase

Significant Increase of Tourists from Jordan Statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism show a dramatic increase in the number of Jordanian visitors to Lebanon, due to the easing of the visa requirement that came into effect in June 2005. During the June-September period, the number of Jordanians tourists rose by 82% compared to the corresponding period in 2004. Tax Free Spending by Jordanians on the increase  The increase in inbound tourists corresponded with a significant rise in spending by Jordanian tourists during the June-September period. It peaked in July, when spending increased by 48% compared to July 2004. With regard to ranking of top spenders by nationality, in the June-September period Jordanians came in fifth place after Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates. Jordan climbed one spot, up from sixth position for the corresponding period in 2004. Once the number of Jordanian visitors started increasing in