When did the  revolutionary wave which made Jordanian tourism lost $1 billion  in 2011 began
Tourism in Jordan Tourism is one of the most important sectors in Jordan's economy. In 2010, over 8 million tourists from various countries visited Jordan, with tourist receipts amounting to about 3.5 billion dollars. An additional $1 billion was earned through medical tourism to the kingdom. In 2011, Jordanian tourism lost $1 billion due to the political instability across the region.
Tourism in Eritrea Tourism in Eritrea made up 2% of Eritrea's economy up to 1997. After 1998, revenues from tourism fell to one quarter of 1997 levels. In 2006 it made up less than 1% of the country's GDP. The World Tourism Organization calculated that the country's international tourism receipts in 2002 were just US$ 73 million. The government has started a twenty-year plan to develop the country's tourist industry. However, the development of tourism is hampered by drought, political instability, and war.