Jordan travel: tourists begin to return to Petra and Wadi Rum in Jordan - in pictures

  • Jordan's once bustling ancient city of Petra has been crippled by Covid-19.
    Jordan's once bustling ancient city of Petra has been crippled by Covid-19.
  • One of the new seven wonders of the world, it used to attract thousands of tourists a day.
    One of the new seven wonders of the world, it used to attract thousands of tourists a day.
  • But during the pandemic visitor numbers dwindled and Jordan's economy suffered its worst contraction in decades.
    But during the pandemic visitor numbers dwindled and Jordan's economy suffered its worst contraction in decades.
  • There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, however, as foreign tourists are starting to return.
    There is a glimmer of hope on the horizon, however, as foreign tourists are starting to return.
  • Government efforts to revive the tourism sector appear to be paying off.
    Government efforts to revive the tourism sector appear to be paying off.
  • Jordan's 'golden triangle', which includes Petra, Wadi Rum and crusader castles, is now open to tourists that are fully vaccinated.
    Jordan's 'golden triangle', which includes Petra, Wadi Rum and crusader castles, is now open to tourists that are fully vaccinated.
  • The country also lifted most of its lockdown measures at the start of July, after a sharp drop in infections.
    The country also lifted most of its lockdown measures at the start of July, after a sharp drop in infections.
  • While it will take time to recover, Jordan's tourism industry is hopeful brighter days are ahead.
    While it will take time to recover, Jordan's tourism industry is hopeful brighter days are ahead.