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Rana F. Sweis is a freelance journalist covering political, social and refugee issues in the Middle East. She is the author of Voices of Jordan (Hurst Co.), a nonfiction book about modern-day life in Jordan. She holds an MA from George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management.
Pilgrims and profits: Jordan looks to holy baptism site to boost religious tourism
The Jordanian government has sought to further develop the Bethany Beyond the Jordan baptism site in an effort to boost the tourism sector and the broader economy. But striking the right balance between economic, religious, political, and environmental considerations won’t be easy.
