Aqaba city witnesses active tourist movement during the weekend, reflected in the occupancy rates of hotel establishments, which reached about 93% for the period from September 17 to 19, coinciding with the organization of a group of tourism and leisure activities that attract visitors and enhance tourist movement in the city.
Salam Al-Maliki, Director of the Tourism Directorate at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, said that hotel occupancy rates recorded high levels during the weekend, with a 97% occupancy rate in five-star hotels, 90% in four-star hotels, and 93% in three-star hotels.
Al-Maliki confirmed that the rise in occupancy rates comes amid the tourism activity witnessed by Aqaba, and the city's provision of diverse tourism options and experiences, along with the recreational and tourism activities and events that are organized to contribute to stimulating tourism movement and enriching the visitor experience.
She pointed out that the organization of tourism and leisure activities constitutes one of the important axes in activating the tourism scene in Aqaba, due to the attractive atmosphere these events provide for visitors, and the diversity of recreational and tourism options, which enhances Aqaba's presence as a tourist destination attracting visitors from within the Kingdom and abroad.
Al-Maliki explained that the current occupancy rates are subject to change according to developments and booking movements during the weekend period.
