Tag: Amman

Latest figures show that Jordan’s tourism saw an 8.6 per cent increase in revenue hitting $3.2 billion from around the world within 7 months of 2019 (January- July 2019). The total number of tourists to Jordan has increased by 9.8 per cent as compared to 2018 for the same period. This year Jordan will further confirm its status as one of the most attractive holiday destinations by making visa-on-arrival process easy. The Queen Alia International Airport, Amman has recently introduced 12 new visa processing, purchasing counters for non-Jordanian passengers for entry visa. “We are very pleased to see a notable ... Read more

The beauty of Jordan lies in its mountains and beaches, castles and ancient churches, the urbanity of its people and the richness of its culture have allowed for a myriad of one-of-a-kind photogenic sites. Here’s our pick of the best spots in Jordan- a range of destinations wide enough to fit the look of any Instagram feed: Dead Sea: Jordan’s Dead Sea remains one of the country’s top attractions for its unique water qualities, climate, and historical and spiritual significance. Considered the world’s largest outdoor natural spa – Dead Sea has been the holiday and leisure spot of choice for ... Read more

Amman, Jordan The best country for a woman to visit has to where someone like Queen Rania of Jordan is its Queen! The definition of elegance, outspokenness, and beauty, she’s an international icon of female empowerment, a strong advocate of education and a passionate philanthropist and peacemaker Jordan blessed by nature and is rich in culture and heritage, offers complete safety and security, with a rich travelling experience that is full of adventure, great food, luxurious accommodation and historical sites. In a recent interview with the Daily Mail Travel, Queen Rania commented, “Tourists prefer an unconventional experience and we have ... Read more

Emirates will operate its A380 aircraft to and from Amman between 01 June and 26 October 2019, in response to increased demand for travel during the summer period. This adjustment will see the airline operate one of its three daily flights on the route (EK 903/904) with its flagship A380. This will be the first time that Emirates will operate a scheduled A380 service to Amman, following the historic one-off A380 flight operated in September 2016. “Jordan has been a strategically important market in this region for Emirates for a long time. The upgrade to an A380 service to Amman ... Read more

Tourism Ministry of Jordan revealed on Monday that the revenue from tourism has reached USD 4.87 billion during the first 11 months of 2018. The revenue from tourism was USD 4.6 billion in 2017, while in 2016 it was USD 4.1 billion, as per records of the Central Bank of Jordan. As per the monthly statistical bulletin of the ministry, the number of inbound tourists during the month of November 2018 is showing an increase of 40.1 per cent, when compared to same period of 2017. The number of tourist groups visited the country during November of this year was ... Read more

Abdali, Jordan The Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association (JITOA) is organizing a cultural walk – ‘Walk Through Time’- on October 13 to commemorate World Tourism Day (WTD). People from the old Jabal Luweibdeh to the modern Abdali district will participate in the event. The event is initiated by Lina Annab, the Tourism minister.  Tourism sector employees and residents of Amman will take part in the walk, in order to boost the walking rout and its exposure to international travellers. Jabal Al Weibdeh, Jordan The new walking route will link modern and traditional parts of the Kingdom’s capital, starting from the ... Read more

The Jordan Tourism Board, in partnership with Universes in Universe-Worlds of Art, has launched ‘Art Destination Jordan’, a website that gives a glimpse into both the modern and ancient art scene in Jordan, on the first day of ITB Berlin. Art Destination Jordan is a “unique web product and a sustainable resource for cultural tourism, combining contemporary and modern arts and architecture with historical treasures, traditions and cultural heritage of the country”, a statement by Jordan Tourism said. With Amman as its starting point, the project also recommends excursions to other cities, archaeological sites and attractions in Jordan. “We’re really excited ... Read more