Sustainable Tourism Model Operates in Rural Jordan Near Gadara Ruins
What happened
Baraka Destinations, a sustainable tourism consultancy founded by Muna Haddad, operates community-owned stays and experiences across rural Jordan. The company's operations are near the Gadara ruins, an area where 1,500 inhabitants were relocated by Jordan's Department of Antiquities between the late 1970s and mid-1980s for excavation.
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Why it matters
The tourism model implemented by Baraka Destinations keeps 73 per cent of visitor spending within the local village enterprises. This structure supports local economies in rural areas by retaining revenue locally.
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Who's involved
- Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesMinistry related to antiquities and tourism in the region
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesSpeculative
The positive publicity surrounding sustainable tourism and antiquities could increase demand for tourism services, potentially boosting revenue for the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.