Paris, France, March 5, 2026 (AFP) - Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty

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2026-03-05

Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travellers worldwide. "My last group of tourists left three days ago, and all the other groups planned for March have been cancelled," said Nazih Rawashdeh, a tour guide near Irbid, in northern Jordan. "This is the start of the high season here. It's......

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