Jordan

Jordan Shuttle, the first service of its kind is now offering a shared shuttle service making effortless for travellers to move towards independent travel within the region.

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced that it has launched its new brochure. The new content will feature itineraries from the Winter and Spring 2019/20 season including trips to…

Riviera Travel has revealed its 2019 short-haul escorted tours collection, with six new itineraries, including new tours to Montenegro, Sardinia, Ireland, Italy, Jordon and Spain and updated…

Le Grand Amman in Jordan, formerly operated by Le Meridien, now bears the name Le Grand Amman - Managed by AccorHotels.

Jordan saw significant growth in UK visitor numbers in first quarter of 2017, increasing by 15.8 per cent, compared to the same period in 2016. Jordan’s focus on UK travellers has…

Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention. It showed a sun-kissed…

Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention. It showed a sun-kissed…

Regent Holidays is expanding its Middle East programme with a new walking holiday along the Jordan trail – a 600km stretch mapped by climbing and hiking enthusiasts, which can take up to 40…

The Ayla Golf Club, Jordan's first signature 18-hole grass course, will open at the Red Sea resort of Aqaba this October. Designed by golfer Greg Norman, the 18-hole championship course…

2016 marked another successful year for Jordan with UK visitor numbers rising by 7 per cent, compared to 2015, with Britain remaining the largest European source market for the Hashemite…

The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has launched a new marketing campaign aimed at boosting sales in one of its key source markets: the UK. The entity is pumping more than £500,000…

Jordan’s tourism revenue from therapy has dropped by 15%, according to a report by Reuters.  Head of Jordan Private Hospitals Association (PHA) Dr Fawzi Al Hammouri said the sector…

Jordan is the “Switzerland of the Middle East” – a safe place to visit for British tourists seeking a diverse range of authentic experiences.  That was the message from Jordan’s…

The Jordan Tourism Board has launched a six-month marketing campaign support its UK trade partners.  Over the course of the campaign, more than 40 London cabs will be branded ‘Jordan’…

为补足客源市场缺口，约旦将以安全的中东国家及奢华旅游目的地的定位，从拥有直飞航线的国家逐步拓展亚洲市场。针对中国市场，由于市场庞大且充满挑战，约旦将先做好功课，再以坚实的接待能力迎接中国高端游客。 约旦旅游局营销经理Ahmad…

The Corp Executive Hotel in Amman is witnessing business growth.  The hotel for the first three months of business since its launch in April is garnering healthy occupancy levels. The…

RAK Airways recently launched its Amman route expanding its reach in the Levant region.  The launch flight was inaugurated by HE Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, director of civil…

Airport International Group (AIG) recently announced its year-to-date (YTD) growth across its passenger and aircraft for June 2013.  Passenger traffic (PAX) in June 2013 increased by…

RAK Airways will soon connect Islamabad and Amman.  Murabit Al Sawaf, president and CEO of RAK Airways, said: “The airline is visualizing a strategic growth path with new destinations…

TAJ lifestyle center in Jordan is celebrating Ramadan with its visitors.  The outlet is putting together a rich Souq that portrays an oriental-theme. The TAJ Ramadan Souq showcases…

Tourism Minister Ibrahim Saif met with Tunisian ambassador to Jordan Afifa Mallah, as reported in Jordan Times.  Discussions covered means to develop tourism cooperation between…

Qatar Airways has added two additional flights between Doha and Amman. This brings the total number of services to Jordan to nine weekly flights.  Qatar Airways chief executive…

Airport International Group (AIG) revealed strong growth results for passenger and aircraft traffic at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) during May 2013.  Passenger traffic…

Amman Airport Hotel has taken on the Pegasus Connect+ Premium from Pegasus Solutions to attract more international traffic.  The 304-room hotel is the only airport property for the…

All five Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan have achieved Green Globe certification for the third consecutive year.  The certification by the independent international…

Jordan witnessed an overall drop in number of tourists who visited the Kingdom in the first quarter of the year. However, number of Arab visitors increased during that period, said tourism…

In an effort to tap into the growing regional tourism pie, Emirates has announced plans to boost its Jordan route with a double daily. Effective October 1st, the airline will double capacity…

Airport International Group (AIG) announced its July traffic results for passenger and aircraft movements (ACMs) at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). Total Passenger traffic reached…

In an effort to promote sustainable activities in the region, a recent environmental awareness campaign was launched by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) and sponsored by Total Jordan…

The progress of the mixed-use development – The Abdali Boulevard – was recently inspected by His Excellency minister of tourism and Antiquities Nayef Al Fayez alongside the Chairman of the…

A national initiative was launched to boost recruitment and quality standards and to enhance skills within the tourism industry through training and workforce development. The Industry…

InterContinental Aqaba Resort are celebrating their seventh anniversary and as Enad Tannous, general manager of InterContinental Aqaba Resort says, “It's been seven years and we are doing…

Gulf Air has announced plans to strengthen its hold in the Kingdoms of Bahrain and Jordan, unveiling a series of commercial initiatives tailored to the Jordanian market, opening its newest…

Marriott Hotels in Jordan joined forces with the Jordan Applied University (JAU), American Express (AMEX) and Jett Buses for a clean-up campaign at the RSCN - Dibeen Forest Reserve in the…

Royal Jordanian and Gulf Air recently entered into a full code-share agreement to offer passengers 11-weekly flights between Amman, Jordan and Manama, Bahrain. Under the terms of the…

The newly renovated Tourism Information Centre (TIC) in downtown Aqaba, inaugurated last week, is expected to draw more visitors to the facility and to the port city, a local tourism…

In a recent development, under the patronage of HRH Prince Hamzah Bin Al Hussein, the Royal Aero Sports Club of Jordan (RASCJ) recently announced its partnership with Skydive Dubai to launch…