تطور السياحة في الأردن : دراسة الوعي السياحي لدى طلبة الجامعات الخاصة الأردنية-دراسة حالة جامعة إربد الأهلية و جامعة جدارا

Abstract EN

This paper aims to identify tourism awareness among students of private Jordanian universities (Irbid and Jadara University).

In the approach of the study a questionnaire of 312 were randomly distributed.

Out of this sample, 200 proved to liable for statistical analysis.

The preliminary results of the statistical study of the data indicate a high degree of awareness among students about importance of tourism and its positive effects on development of Jordan.

The study recommends inclusion of tourism awareness in university curriculums in Jordan in particular and the Arab World in general.

Furthermore, it stresses on the need to spread tourism awareness as well among members of the local community.