Why Jordan? Continuous Royal Support for the Tourism Industry - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Why Jordan?  Continuous Royal Support for the Tourism Industry  Strategically Located Between 3 Continents  Internationally Connected and Easily Accessible  Developed Infrastructure  Moderate Year Round Climate  Welcoming and Hospitable People  Authentic Local and Varied Cuisine  Unique Shopping Experience  Fertile Ground for Investment  Diversified Tourism Products

The Royal Family His Majesty King Abdullah II and her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah are the best promoters of Jordan as a tourism destination by being ambassadors of the Jordanian experience and hospitality worldwide.

Strategically Located

Internationally Connected & Easily Accessible Airports • Queen Alia International Airport (35km outside Amman) • King Hussein International Airport (Aqaba – open skies) • Amman Marka Airport By Sea • Aqaba Port, Red Sea By Land - Iraq - Saudi Arabia - Syria - Israel Royal Jordanian Airlines The National Carrier of Jordan • Over 450 flights per week • Flies to 60 Worldwide destinations

Entry to Jordan  Uniform visa fees for all nationalities  Group visas - free of charge when arranged through DMCs and TOs  Visas can be obtained upon entry depending on nationality

Developed Infrastructure Jordan’s modern infrastructure helps businesses navigate the world more quickly and comfortably, and move their products and services into markets with ease. • Expansion of QAIA to serve 9 million visitors annually • Renovation and expansion of King Hussein International Airport in Aqaba • New road construction schemes covering many cities in Jordan

Amman Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. In the commercial heart of the city, ultra-modern buildings, hotels, smart restaurants, art galleries and boutiques run shoulders comfortable with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans ’ workshops. There is evidence everywhere of the city ’ s ancient past.

Jordan Hotels

Five Star Hotels Amman Dead Sea Petra   Crown plaza Holiday Inn  Beit Zaman   Four Seasons Kempinski  Crown Plaza   Grand Hyatt Marriott  Grand View   Holiday Inn Movenpick  Marriott   Intercontinental Crown Plaza  Movenpick  Kempinski  Nabatean Castle  Landmark  Taybet Zaman  Le Meridien Aqaba  Millenium Ma ’ in Hot Spring  Intercontinental  Le Royal  Kempinksi   Marriott Six Senses - Evason Ma ’ in  Movenpick  Regency Palace  Movenpick Tala Bay  Sheraton  Radisson SAS Blu Hotels offer approximately up to 1,600 square meter of meeting space

Jordan Facts ( Map of Jordan)  Monarchy  Area 89,300 sq km  Population 6.3 million  Capital Amman

Jordan Tourism Board • Independent Public Private Sector Partnership • Established in 1998 • 7 Board of Directors Members JTB Mission Statement To lead the branding, promoting and positioning of Jordan as a destination of choice.

Moderate Year Round Climate • Jordan has been blessed with moderate climate all year round without missing out on the change in seasons. While the summers are fairly warm, the winters are never too cold.

Welcoming & Hospitable People The Jordanian people are known for their hospitality rooted in their bedouin culture

Authentic Local & Varied Cuisine Wherever you are in Jordan, you ’ re never too far away from a conversation about food. It matters little where people are from, or what language they speak. In Jordan, food is the word on everybody ’ s lips, and all are welcome to join the discussion.

Unique Shopping Experience Jordan, reflecting its modern and ancient identity, blends its market with handmade crafts and modern international brands.

Fertile Ground for Investment Jordan is filled with new development projects that span all around the Kingdom promising luxury and immersive cultural experiences.

Jordan Tourism Products According to the National Tourism Strategy (NTS), the following compatible niche products are the ones that have been chosen as developed products in Jordan: • History and Culture • Religion and Faith • Fun and Adventure • Eco and Nature • Conferences and Events • Leisure and Wellness

Medical Tourism • Jordan is one of the advanced countries in the field of medical tourism, in addition to natural treatments like the Dead Sea and Ma ’ in hot springs. The Kingdom offers an abundance of doctors and hospitals developed prominent and well-known on a global level.

Education Tourism • The kingdom receives tens of thousands of Arab and foreign students every year. Jordan offers world class education in many of its private and public universities. • There are 28 universities in Jordan, 10 public and 18 private.

Petra • One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra was established sometime around the 6 th century BC. Half-built and half-carved into the red rose rock, Petra is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Wadi Rum • One of the world ’ s most outstanding desert landscapes. A truly breathtaking place where you can enjoy gorgeous scenery and experience Bedouin life. Wadi Rum is the 4 th UNESCO World Heritage site in Jordan.

Dead Sea • One of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, the world ’ s richest source of natural salts, the largest natural spa on earth and hosts world class luxurious Hotels and Spas.