Ahmad Makhadmih Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Hotel Management
Department of Hotel Management, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management,Yarmouk University, Jordan
Ahmad Makhadmih is affiliated to Department of Hotel Management, Faculty of Tourism and Hotel Management,Yarmouk University, Jordan. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
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Author(s): Abdulla Al-Shorman, Akram Rawashdih, Ahmad Makhadmih, Areej Oudat and Fakhriah Darabsih
Middle Eastern Political Instability and Jordan’s Tourism
Abstract
Although Jordan’s tourism revenue contributes to the GDP, it fluctuates as political instability events hit the region. Therefore, this study examined nine major political impacts that took place during the period from 1990-2014 to address their impacts on tourism. The study utilized the annual number of tourists (international and Arab) and the annual percentage tourism’s share to GDP to statistically examine the relationship between the occurrence of these events and the number of view more»