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Speaking with TravTalk Middle East, Suhaib Albakheet – Marketing Specialist – Jordan Tourism Board shared that GCC and Asia are some of the key markets they focus on currently. He further reiterated that Africa is another source market which they are looking at present and they have a diverse portfolio of visitors from these markets. Presenting their unique experiences at ITB Asia, some of the areas they focus on is faith tourism, which brings in a lot of devotees to the destination. Jordan has been in the forefront of promoting itself with all its rich culture and heritage. They have been able to keep their tourist numbers high mainly due to the many efforts to promote the destination to new markets.

The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) announced that Dr. Abdelrazzak Arrabiyat, the Managing Director of JTB, has been elected as the Chair of the Affiliate Member Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) Affiliate Member Committee (on Matters Related to Affiliate Membership). This prestigious appointment underscores Dr. Arrabiyat’s dedication to fostering global tourism and his commitment to promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism practices. Dr. Abdelrazzak brings to the position a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in the tourism sector. His election is a testament to his visionary approach and the trust placed in him by the international tourism community. As the new Chair, Dr. Abdelrazzak has pledged to expand the affiliate membership, strengthen collaboration among members, and enhance coordination for the benefit of the committee. Dr. Abdelrazzak Arabiyat stated: “I am deeply honored to be elected as the Chair of the Affiliate Member Executive Council of the UN Tourism Affiliate Member Committee. This role presents a unique opportunity to work closely with our global partners to advance the interests of the tourism industry. I am committed to increasing our affiliate membership and fostering a spirit of cooperation and innovation within our community. Together, we can navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring a prosperous future for all members.” Dr. Arabiyat’s vision includes leveraging the collective expertise of the affiliate members to address the pressing issues facing the tourism sector today, including the impacts of climate change, the need for sustainable tourism practices, and the recovery from the global pandemic. By prioritizing these areas, he aims to build a more resilient and dynamic tourism industry that benefits both local communities …

Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) and The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that the partnership with Ryanair, is already expanding its operations with the addition of four new routes to Jordan to and from Malta, Memmingen, Thessaloniki and Milan Bergamo, as part of its Jordan Winter 2019 schedule. With a total of 18 routes connecting between 12 countries, the new routes will serve over 500,000 customers annually at Amman and Aqaba airports. Majd Shweikeh, HE Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, elaborated, “Launching the world-renowned low-cost Ryanair operations has had a cascading positive effect on the sector’s dynamics, which resulted in an increase in numbers as a new segment of tourists — from Eastern Europe in particular — who have never been to Jordan before, are now exploring Jordan and its unique and diverse natural, cultural and archaeological heritage in a comprehensive touristic experience. ” Dr. Abed Al Razzaq Arabiyat, Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board, said, “We are very happy to see tangible results in Jordan from our partnership with Ryanair. Less than a year into its operation, this collaboration has proved its power in making Jordan an accessible and affordable destination for many with its ever-growing number of routes.” Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair,  said, “Ryanair is pleased to launch its Jordan Winter 2019 schedule, with 4 new routes (18 routes in total), delivering over 500,000 customers through our two Jordanian airports. We are pleased to strengthen our cooperation with the Jordanian Tourist Board with these 18 winter routes that will further promote Jordanian tourism and will deliver visitors from 12 European countries to one of the world’s most attractive winter tourism destinations.” The new routes will operate …