Wednesday, May 11, 2022 – 10:38 am
.. from Muhammad Jaballah.
DUBAI, 11th May / WAM / His Excellency Nayef Al-Fayez, Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, confirmed the acceleration of the recovery rate of the tourism sector in his country and that it recorded positive indicators in this sector, as it succeeded in attracting nearly one million visitors during the first quarter of the year. this year.
In an interview with the Emirates News Agency / WAM / on the sidelines of the Kingdom of Jordan’s participation in the Arabian Travel Market 2022 in Dubai, His Excellency pointed out that the exhibition represents a strong start and revival for tourism in the region, as well as an ideal platform for communication with officials and representatives of the tourism industry from around the world. Stressing that the Kingdom’s participation comes with the aim of highlighting the geographical and cultural diversity that distinguishes it.
He stated that the continuous investment in small and medium-sized companies, the ecosystem of startups and the empowerment of local communities as a vital pillar of the tourism industry in Jordan, made it an attractive destination for investment, praising the Emirati investments in the Jordanian tourism sector and its role in promoting the tourism product.
His Excellency Nayef Al-Fayez indicated that the world is looking forward to the return of life to normal in the post-pandemic era, and to provide tourism products and services, through government tourism bodies in cooperation with the private sector, which works to promote tourism regionally and internationally while providing facilities and logistical support for it.
And he added that the world has begun to ease the precautionary measures and hopes to communicate and open up once more, and that the Kingdom’s participation comes within the framework of a welcome message and confirmation of Jordan’s readiness to receive tourists from all the Arab region and also the countries of the world, calling on the brothers in the UAE to visit Jordan .. confirming the welcome The Kingdom is visited by visitors who come especially during the winter months, which extend for 6 months.
He stated that his country is characterized by moderate weather throughout the year and attracts tourists in the Arab Gulf region and countries of the world, adding that the promotional and marketing plans for archaeological sites enhance opportunities to attract investment and also receive visitors.
The Jordanian minister identified the markets that the Kingdom of Jordan is targeting, especially the Arab, Gulf, European and American markets, especially with plans to recover from the Corona pandemic, pointing out that attention is currently turning to Asian markets, and to show the diversity of tourist experiences that tourists can perform in Jordan, Through a variety of programs that include medical tourism, cultural and historical tourism, leisure and adventure tourism, business tourism and specialized conferences.
Representatives of 11 tourism companies and hotels, as well as representatives of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and Royal Jordanian Airlines, will participate in the Arabian Travel Market 2022 in Dubai.
Wam/Mohamed Jaballah/Dina Omar
