The Status of Tourism Sector in Tafila Governorate: Challenges and Expectations

Abstract

This study aimed at shedding light at the reality of tourism sector in Tafila governorate and presenting some of the challenges that face this sector. A questionnaire was designed for this purpose, and was distributed to the target sample of study. SPSS and one-way ANOVA methods were used for the study analysis. The study recommended the following:  much care should be given to tourist sites through intensive programs of propaganda and publicity; introducing these sites for local and foreign tourists; providing the necessary constituents (e.g. infrastructure) services as well as the necessary hotels, restaurants, shopping centers, and, most importantly, having tourist guides available to introduce such tourist sites and review their history and benefits.

Keywords: Tourist Sector, Tafila Governorate, Dana reserve, Efra baths.