https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/jordan tourism/ Jordan Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:59:39+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shakira-to-perform-live-in-jordan-for-the-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shakira-to-perform-live-in-jordan-for-the-first-time/ Global superstar Shakira, the Queen of Latin Pop, is set to perform live in Jordan for the very first time as part of her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, with an exclusive concert taking place on 28 March 2026 at Ayla Oasis Development in Aqaba. Organized by 165 Entertainment, the landmark event is supported by a strong coalition of national partners, including Ayla, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), the Jordan Tourism Board, Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla Hotel, and Zain, reflecting a unified public-private effort to position Jordan as a premier destination for world-class entertainment and tourism. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:13:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wego-and-jordan-tourism-board-join-forces/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wego-and-jordan-tourism-board-join-forces/ Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board, aimed at promoting the diverse and captivating travel offerings of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:11:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-amman-opens-newest-restaurant-soleil/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-amman-opens-newest-restaurant-soleil/ The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has announced the opening of its newest restaurant, Soleil. Located on the hotel’s ground floor, this vibrant artisanal space serves up an array of healthy, refreshing, and delicious breakfast and lunch options, with a focus on fresh, farm-to-table ingredients. Sun, 14 Aug 2022 22:53:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-amman-offers-an-elegant-nod-to-jordans-timeless-beauty/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-amman-offers-an-elegant-nod-to-jordans-timeless-beauty/ Officially opened in May 2022, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman Hotel & Residences is a breath of fresh air for design enthusiasts, offering perhaps the best example of how local aesthetics can be delicately interwoven into a classically elegant space. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 15:47:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-to-host-first-ceremony-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-to-host-first-ceremony-in-jordan/ World Travel Awards will host its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2022 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman. The leading travel industry figureheads from across the region will attend the red-carpet gala reception in the Jordanian capital on 18 September. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:06:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/amman-gets-a-taste-of-la-dolce-vita-with-robertos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/amman-gets-a-taste-of-la-dolce-vita-with-robertos/ The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amman’s signature dining destination, Roberto’s has brought a new, innovative standard of culinary excellence to Jordan’s capital. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:30:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tareq-derbas-general-manager-the-ritz-carlton-amman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tareq-derbas-general-manager-the-ritz-carlton-amman/ With a little over two month to the opening of the property, Tareq Derbas, General Manager with The Ritz-Carlton Amman, tells us what it will bring to the market and how Jordan is poised for a tourism renaissance in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:14:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bassam-abu-hassan-hassan-hotel-manager-intercontinental-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bassam-abu-hassan-hassan-hotel-manager-intercontinental-jordan/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Bassam Abu Hassan Hassan, hotel manager at the InterContinental Jordan, about the venerable property, what it offers to the hospitality market in Amman and how an upcoming loosening of Covid-19 restrictions could boost tourism numbers in the destination Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:25:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/rifai-honoured-as-global-resilience-crisis-management-centre-opens-in-jorda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/rifai-honoured-as-global-resilience-crisis-management-centre-opens-in-jorda/ The life and career of Taleb Rifai have been celebrated by tourism industry leaders, with the naming of a new Global Resilience & Crisis Management Centre in his honour in Jordan. Here Breaking Travel News finds out more Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-tourism-resilience-crisis-management-centre-launches-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-tourism-resilience-crisis-management-centre-launches-in-jordan/ Jamaica minister of tourism and Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre co-founder, Edmund Bartlett, has arrived in Jordan to inaugurate a new location for the organisation. Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:15:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-residents-arrive-at-the-ritz-carlton-residences-amman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-residents-arrive-at-the-ritz-carlton-residences-amman/ The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Amman has officially opened its doors. The property seeks to welcome its residents to a distinguished new lifestyle experience in the heart of the capital of Jordan. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:57:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-amman-hotel-residences-confirms-management-team/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-ritz-carlton-amman-hotel-residences-confirms-management-team/ The countdown to the opening of the Ritz-Carlton, Amman, Hotel & Residences has begun with the confirmation of the new leadership team for the property. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:10:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-ambassador-opens-expo-2020-pavilion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-ambassador-opens-expo-2020-pavilion/ During his tour, Nassar Habashneh visited the Siq exhibit, which was designed to be identical to the Siq gorge, the gateway to the ancient Nabatean city of Petra. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 02:53:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-launch-flights-to-aqaba-this-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-to-launch-flights-to-aqaba-this-winter/ Flights and holidays are on sale from Manchester Airport to the scenic Jordanian city, a perfect destination for a splash of year-round sunshine and Middle Eastern culture. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:55:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/betro-to-lead-kempinski-hotel-aqaba-red-sea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/betro-to-lead-kempinski-hotel-aqaba-red-sea/ Victor Betro has been appointed as the new general manager of the Kempinski Hotel Aqaba Red Sea. The industry leader has moved from the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai to the city on the southern coast of Jordan. Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:59:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-keen-to-capitalise-on-hollywood-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-keen-to-capitalise-on-hollywood-role/ With ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ hitting the silver screen and with scenes shot in Jordan’s other-worldly backdrop of Wadi Rum, the country has long drawn filmmakers and producers its dramatic landscapes and landmarks. Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-opens-offices-in-amman-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-opens-offices-in-amman-jordan/ Qatar Airways has celebrated the launch of its new offices in Amman, capital of Jordan. The opening celebration was attended by the transport minister of Jordan, Anmar Khasawneh, and Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar Al Baker. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:12:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/treadright-foundation-reveals-support-for-female-cooperative-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/treadright-foundation-reveals-support-for-female-cooperative-in-jordan/ Jordan is certainly having a moment: an increasing number of travellers are adding the Middle Eastern country to their agendas for 2019 with the UNESCO city of Petra, desert of Wadi Rum, beaches of the Dead Sea and fascinating history proving an irresistible lure. Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:57:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-nabatean-castle-hotel-reopens-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-nabatean-castle-hotel-reopens-in-jordan/ Highlights of the revamp include 90 contemporary rooms decorated in natural tones and featuring modern showers and attractive tile flooring that create a relaxed ambiance at this fortress-style hotel. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 07:51:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-manara-takes-luxury-collection-into-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/al-manara-takes-luxury-collection-into-jordan/ Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 207-room Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is in the heart of Aqaba’s newest beachside destination, Saraya Aqaba. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 09:17:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/timbrell-takes-up-leadership-of-kempinski-hotel-amman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/timbrell-takes-up-leadership-of-kempinski-hotel-amman/ Mark Timbrell has been appointed as general manager of Kempinski Hotel Amman, located in the bustling area of Shmeisani, in the Jordanian capital. Thu, 06 Sep 2018 00:24:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-resort-spa-dead-sea-completes-spa-renovations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-resort-spa-dead-sea-completes-spa-renovations/ In a wellness destination known for its healing properties at an elevation below sea level, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea is elevating spa holidays to new heights. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 05:46:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-amman-takes-brand-into-jordan-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/w-amman-takes-brand-into-jordan-for-first-time/ W Hotels Worldwide has unveiled W Amman, the brand’s first property in Jordan. Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 280-room hotel is located in the heart of Amman’s up and coming new downtown neighbourhood, Abdali, and features design inspired by the energy of the Middle East. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:47:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-launches-new-flight-to-samarkand-uzbekistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-launches-new-flight-to-samarkand-uzbekistan/ Samarkand has been added to the flight network of Turkish Airlines and becomes the 302nd destination offered by the carrier. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:19:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-to-manage-le-grand-amman-lebanon/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accorhotels-to-manage-le-grand-amman-lebanon/ AccorHotels have announced the rebranding of a prominent landmark hotel in Jordan to Le Grand Amman – managed by AccorHotels. The property consisting of 298-rooms and 67 well-appointed serviced apartments was launched in partnership with Iskan Co. for Touristic & Hotel Investments.  Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:58:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tesla-opens-for-middle-east-location-in-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tesla-opens-for-middle-east-location-in-jordan/ Tesla has officially opened a new retail store in Amman, Jordan, its first service centre and store in the Middle East region. The new store is located on Al-Ommal Street, Al-Sena’a in Al Bayader Wadi Seer.  Thu, 18 May 2017 09:11:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitors-drive-tourism-to-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-visitors-drive-tourism-to-jordan/ Last year marked another successful year for Jordanian tourism, with UK visitor numbers rising by seven per cent, compared to 2015, with Britain remaining the largest European source market for the Hashemite Kingdom. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 09:58:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/museum-of-jordan-opens-in-amman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/museum-of-jordan-opens-in-amman/ The Museum of Jordan has opened in the country’s capital, Amman, housing over 2,000 artefacts from Jordanian history, including the Dead Sea Scrolls. The museum features nine major exhibition themes, showcasing Jordan’s environment, food, architecture, trade, politics, communication, industry, religion and daily domestic life through a range of interactive displays. Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:12:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-installs-tourism-webcams-in-collaboration-with-earthcam/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-installs-tourism-webcams-in-collaboration-with-earthcam/ EarthCam and the award-winning Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) have teamed up to launch a collection of live streaming webcams, with views of some of the country’s most treasured and visited locations. This is a major development for the JTB, as Jordan is the first country in the Middle East to install tourism webcams with great appreciation for Zain Jordan for sponsoring the live Internet feed for all cameras. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:30:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-board-exhibits-at-wtm-for-the-17th-consecutive-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-tourism-board-exhibits-at-wtm-for-the-17th-consecutive-year/ As part of its efforts to promote the Jordanian tourism product, the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) will once again exhibit at the World Travel Market, which is one of the biggest tourism trade shows in the world. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:30:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bradt-releases-first-travel-guide-to-jordan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bradt-releases-first-travel-guide-to-jordan/ Bradt Travel Guides has published its first guidebook to Jordan. Written by Carole French, the guide discusses Jordan’s history and culture, eco projects, wildlife and marine life, desert treks, markets, and malls. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-holds-international-conference-on-seizing-tourism-market-opportuniti/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-holds-international-conference-on-seizing-tourism-market-opportuniti/ The International Conference on seizing tourism market opportunities in times of rapid change took place on June 5-7, 2012, under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein, at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea in Jordan. Tue, 03 Jul 2012 23:30:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-once-again-exhibited-at-itb-trade-fair-in-berlin-for-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jordan-once-again-exhibited-at-itb-trade-fair-in-berlin-for-2012/ The Jordan Tourism Board’s (JTB) stand displayed its new design, first revealed at World Travel Market (WTM) in London in November 2011, with a 3D entrance depicting the Siq and the path to the Treasury at Petra. It was also awarded a certificate for the 5th Best Stand at ITB. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:00:15 +0000