News Agencies: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a Contactless Travel Guide to help expand the use of contactless travel solutions and accelerate their adoption. The guide will provide a matchmaking service to assist airlines in identifying and implementing contactless travel at specific airports, including in partnership with other airlines. IATA stated that contactless travel uses compatible biometric solutions, enabling...Read More
Nestled within the Dana Biosphere Reserve, Rummana Camp is enveloped by forests of cypress, pine, and juniper trees, adorned with a vibrant tapestry of wildflowers and aromatic shrubs like wormwood and sage. As tranquility reigns over this ecologically diverse sanctuary, the camp heralds the beginning of the tourist season in the region. Perched overlooking the...Read More
Jordanian Sports Play a Vital Role in Promoting Tourism Jordanian sports have actively contributed to promoting tourism in the Kingdom, attracting large numbers of Arab, Asian, and international athletes who visit to participate in various sporting events. Many foreign sports stars arriving in Amman with their national teams take advantage of their stay to visit...Read More
Yousef Abu Malham Al-Zetaimah, an employee of Greater Jerash Municipality, Obtains Jordan’s First Professional License as a Tourist Guide for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Yousef Abu Malham Al-Zetaimah, a dedicated employee of the Greater Jerash Municipality, has made history by obtaining Jordan’s first professional license as a tourist guide specialized in serving the...Read More
The Anjara Cultural Forum, in collaboration with the Ajloun Directorate of Culture, launched a cultural, environmental, and tourism trail in the western and southern regions of Anjara, titled “Walking Paths and Spoken Tales.” The trail starts from the archaeological site of Al-Badiya and extends to the areas of Hamrait, Al-Sarabeess, and their surrounding regions on...Read More
Amman – The Jordanian tourism sector experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a 13% rise in international visitors compared to the same period in 2024. According to data from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the total number of international visitors reached approximately 1,507,546, up from 1,333,775 in the first quarter...Read More
A responsible source at the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities stated that there has been no decision made regarding the implementation of high-priced tickets for entry into certain private areas within Petra. The source emphasized that any changes to ticket pricing structures would be officially announced through the appropriate channels, ensuring transparency and public awareness....Read More
The Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority has approved the adoption of Aqaba’s new identity, set to be launched in the upcoming months. This decision follows a series of participatory meetings with various sectors in Aqaba and the local community.Read More
In an interview on the Jordanian television program “Yis’id Sabahak,” Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Lina Annab highlighted positive indicators in the tourism sector at the beginning of 2025. She noted a 13% increase in visitor numbers and a 16% rise in tourism revenue, reaching approximately 910 million dinars by the end of February. An...Read More
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Dr. Zahi Khalil, Director of the Jordan Hijaz Railway Corporation, and Hassan Al-Ruhaibeh, Mayor of Umm al-Jimal, discussed the resumption of tourist train trips to the archaeological site of Umm al-Jimal.Read More
