Jordanian Tourism News

Guenther appointed general manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan
Marc Guenther, a German national, has been appointed general manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan. He is now at the helm of the renowned hotel at the lowest point on Earth.

Etihad to increase Amman connections from March
Etihad Airways is launching a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Amman, effective March 25th.

Shaumari Wildlife Reserve reopens in Jordan
Shaumari Wildlife Reserve is once again welcoming the public in this summer following a five-year maintenance and refurbishment programme. The first wildlife protection reserve in Jordan, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve has since its launch in 1975 created a thriving 22 kilometre environment for some of rarest species in the Middle East including, oryx, gazelles, hyena, Imperial Eagles and onagers, to name but a few.

Jordan tourism seeks to capitalise on new Petra discovery
The Jordan ministry of tourism and antiquities has confirm the archaeological discovery of an enormous monument in Petra. It is believed the new location has no known parallels to any other structure in the Nabatean city. This discovery was recently reported by archaeologists Sarah Parcak and Chris Tuttle in a study published in The Journal of American Schools of Oriental Research.

Hyatt Hotels expands presence in Jordan with Ayla deal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Ayla Oasis Development Company for a 286-room Hyatt Regency hotel in Aqaba, Jordan. Hyatt Regency Aqaba Ayla will be the first hotel to open within the prestigious Ayla development, a master-planned, multiphase development on the northern shores of Aqaba.

Turkish Airlines signs on to support Petra, Jordan
Turkish Airlines has signed a partnership agreement with the Petra Development & Tourism Authority. The agreement was signed in the presence of Nayef Al-Fayez, Jordan minister of tourism and antiquities, Mohammad Al-Nawafleh, the chief commissioner of the Petra Development & Tourism Authority and Ahmet Olmuştur, Turkish Airline chief marketing officer.

Major upgrade for Queen Alia airport in Jordan
A new state-of-the-art terminal at Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan is set to open this month and is expected to almost triple the current airport capacity. Beginning operations on March 21st 2013, the new terminal is worth an estimated US$750 million and will catapult the airport’s capacity to nine million annual passengers.

Jordan moves ahead with tourism plans
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has outlined an initiative for a 25-year master plan for development of the tourism sector. The news comes as government figures report a 15.3 per cent increase in 2012 tourism receipts on 2011 figures, adding US$3.47 billion to the economy.

Make it so: Star Trek resort secures funding
Funding has been secured for a $1.5 billion tourism and theme park development in Jordan, featuring a world-first Star-Trek inspired attraction. Construction work at the 74-hectare Red Sea Astrarium project in Aqaba is expected to start in early 2012.

Visit Jordan announces Treasure Hunt campaign
The Jordan Tourism Board is excited to announce the start of its Treasure Hunt promotional campaign.

100 days of giveaways from Jordan Tourism Board
In an effort to promote Jordan, especially through social media, and specifically to promote the Dead Sea’s nomination as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) is launching the 100 Days of Giveaways campaign.

Jordan launches new National Tourism Strategy
After a turbulent half-year for the country, Jordan has launched its new National Tourism Strategy 2011-2015 as it seeks to rebuild. Also in Jordan today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to Amman.