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  1. Home Page

    Shboul: Relaxing Covid restrictions to stimulate economy, tourism; Jordan to regain pre-pandemic tourism momentum with launch of "Kingdom of Time" brand; United Airlines Announces New Non-Stop Flight from the U.S. to Jordan; ... Ministry's News 2022/03/28. Jordan partakes in UNWTO 48th meeting on tourism ...

  2. Welcome

    The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities therefore works diligently to ensure the development and growth of tourism sector jobs, the enhancement of the investment climate and to build on our past achievements to further boost the sector. ... We aim to enrich tourists' experiences in Jordan through highlighting Jordan as a contemporary ...

  3. The Official Website of The Jordan Tourism Board

    WELCOME TO. JORDAN TOURISM BOARD. Please Select Language / Region. Select English - International English - North America عربي Deutsch Italiano.

  4. About MOTA

    About The Ministry. The first Bureau to undertake the supervision of tourist affairs in the Kingdom was set up in 1953 in Jerusalem, the spiritual and tourism capital of Jordan. The office was managed by a limited number of staff whose main responsibility then was to provide services to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem.

  5. Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

    General Information. History of the Ministry. The first Bureau to undertake the supervision of tourist affairs in the Kingdom was set up in 1953 in Jerusalem, the spiritual and tourism capital of Jordan.The office was managed by a limited number of staff whose main responsibility then was to provide services to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem.. In mid 1953, as a result of the increasing number of ...

  6. Visit Jordan: The Official Tourism Website

    Experiencing Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Bethany Beyond the Jordan, a peaceful holy site, is a rare exception. A meditative place that is perfect for contemplation, exploration, and learning, this place is a hidden gem in the Holy Land. Read on to learn what it's like to visit it today! Discover more

  7. Welcome To Jordan

    Population. The population of Jordan in 2021 was estimated at about 11,057,000 people, thus occupying the 88th place among the countries of the world in terms of the population, which constitutes approximately 0.13% of the total population of the world, and accordingly the population density in it is about 124.5 person per square kilometer.

  8. Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

    General Information. History of the Ministry The first Bureau to undertake the supervision of tourist affairs in the Kingdom was set up in 1953 in Jerusalem, the spiritual and tourism capital of Jordan.The office was managed by a limited number of staff whose main responsibility then was to provide services to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem. In mid 1953, as a result of the increasing number of ...

  9. Ministry of: Jordan Tourism Board

    Jordan Tourism Board. General Information. Introduction: Vision Statement. Economic Prosperity Through Sustainable Tourism. Mission Statement. A Public Private Sector partnership committed to utilize market strategies to brand, position and ... More. Head of Entity.

  10. Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

    Establish and implement marketing and promotion campaigns in international and regional markets, strengthen international cooperation and promote domestic tourism. Fixed Line (s): 06-4603360. Fax: 06-4648465. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.tourism.jo. P.O. Box: 224 Amman 11118.

  11. UN Tourism Launches the Tourism Investment Guidelines for Jordan

    Elaborated in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan, the guide provides a comprehensive overview of the socioeconomic reality of the Kingdom, its tourism performance, and investment opportunities. ... (2023 - 2026), and the Jordan National Tourism Strategy (2021 - 2025). These initiatives are projected to ...

  12. Jordan International Travel Information

    Visit the website of Jordan's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. For information on driving regulations, please contact the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at 3504 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008, by telephone at (202) 966-2664.

  13. Tourist numbers 'exceeded expectations' reaching 2.36m in 2021

    AMMAN — A total of 2,358,676 tourists visited the Kingdom in 2021, marking an increase of 90.2 per cent compared to 2020 when Jordan welcomed 1,239,910 tourists, the Tourism Ministry announced on Monday.The ministry said that the figure exceeded expectations for 2021, which indicated that some 1.9 million would visit Jordan last year, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.The monthly ...

  14. Petra

    Petra. The ancient city of Petra is one of Jordan's national treasures and by far its best-known tourist attraction. Petra is the legacy of the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in southern Jordan more than 2,300 years ago. Admired then for its refined culture, massive architecture and ingenious complex of dams and water ...

  15. Tourism in Jordan

    Several museums in the capital, Amman, are listed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. They include the Jordan Museum , which is a national museum focused on Jordan's archaeological and cultural heritage, the Royal Tank Museum housing over 120 tanks with a focus on Jordan's military history, and The Royal Automobile Museum and the ...

  16. Ministry of: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

    Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities: General Information: Introduction: History of the Ministry The first Bureau to undertake the supervision of tourist affairs in the Kingdom was set up in 1953 in Jerusalem, the spiritual and tourism capital of Jordan.The office was managed by a limited number of staff whose main responsibility then was to provide services to pilgrims visiting Jerusalem.

  17. World Travel & Tourism Council Declares Jordan a Safe Destination

    (Jordan - Sunday, July 5th The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced today that the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has awarded Jordan the "Safe Travels Stamp" thanks to Jordan's health safety protocols that were deemed to be in line with the Council's standards, which makes Jordan a safe destination for Travel & Tourism.

  18. Jordan's tourism sector offers 55,000 jobs, with more to come

    AMMAN — The Tourism Ministry is eager to collaborate with all partners that seek to implement projects that support and promote Jordan's tourism sector at the local, regional and international levels, ... He noted that Jordan's tourism sector offers 55,000 jobs, and according to the Economic Modernisation Vision, there is a roadmap to ...

  19. Jordan Pass

    Hassle-free entry to over 40 of. Jordan's tourist attractions including. Petra, Jerash, Wadi Rum, and much more. The cost of your tourist. entry visa is included in the pass. Free downloadable digital brochures. covering all of Jordan's tourist attractions. Buy Now.

  20. UNDP Jordan supports the Ministry of tourism & Antiquities to take the

    One of the new initiatives UNDP Jordan will implement is establishing a Tourism Green Unit (TGU) in the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquity (MOTA), which will be done through "Mainstreaming Biodiversity Conservation in Tourism Sector Development in Jordan (BITS) project", supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF).

  21. Jordan Tourism Board

    The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) was officially launched in March 1998 as an independent, public - private sector partnership committed to utilize marketing strategies to brand, position and promote the Jordan tourism product as the destination of choice in the international markets. The adopted strategies are tuned to reflect the true image of ...

  22. Tourism income declines by 6.5% in first five months of 2024

    AMMAN — The tourism revenue in the Kingdom in the first five months of 2024 reached $2.6 billion, the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) said on Monday.CBJ data said that the tourism revenue in the January-May period dropped by 6.5 per cent compared with the same period of 2023, attributing this to the decrease of tourists by 10 per cent, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.In 2023, the ...

  23. Aqaba Unveils New Tourism Identity &quotBy Nature," Website to

    Aqaba, June 27 (Petra) - The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority has launched a new tourism identity for Aqaba, dubbed By Nature, alongside a tourism website, aiming to spotlight the landmarks ...

  24. SGS ESG Certification Officially Supported by the Ministry of Tourism

    On June 14, 2024, all parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and officially launched the ESG certification. Surya Kumar, Undersecretary of the Tourism Licensing and Enforcement Division from The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) attended the event as the guest of honor. Officially Supported by MOTAC

  25. Visa information

    120 JD. For an entry visa more than once and for a period not exceeding six months, it can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate. Some nationalities require an entry visa before traveling. For more information, please visit the following website , Click Here. Please check with the Jordanian diplomatic mission in your country of ...

  26. 1,301 Hajj participants died in pilgrimage to Mecca because of heat

    Egypt to prosecute tourism companies. Egyptian officials said the high number of deaths, most of them among unregistered pilgrims, stemmed from some companies that used a "personal visit visa ...

  27. 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report

    Catalonia Regional Ministry for Equality and Feminism Rosa Cendón has devoted her life to assisting victims, raising awareness, and combating human trafficking in Spain. As a social worker and educator based in Barcelona, Rosa has led advocacy and institutional relations for SICARcat, the largest anti-trafficking NGO in the Catalonia region ...

  28. PDF A Tourism Strategy That Is Fit for Purpose and Circumstance

    The Jordan National Tourism Strategy 2021-2025 places the tourism sector at the heart of Jordan's economy and society. The Strategy addresses the challenges and gaps Jordan faces and aligns them with the strengths and opportunities the country can build on to bolster national economic growth and job creation.