Jordan Tours and News

Wadi Rum, Dec. 8 (Petra) -- Since the beginning of 2022, more than 300,000 people have traveled to southern Jordan s Wadi Rum Reserve to relax and rejuvenate in the reserve s natural beauty, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, Health Minister Feras Al Hawari on Saturday inaugurated the 2022 International Healthcare Travel Forum (IHTF) under the theme "Amman: the capital of Arab medicine" in the presence of 750 participants from 51 countries.

Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 3,248,467 passengers (PAX) during the first half of 2022 — 21.7 per cent lower than the same period in 2019, according to Airport International Group (AIG) statistics.

This year’s return of the Amman International Film Festival (AIFF) will continue to highlight debut achievements in film from around the world, with a focus on Arab cinema. 

Proof of health insurance that covers medical treatment for COVID-19 is no longer required to enter Jordan. Based on the recommendations of the National Epidemiological Committee, Minister of Interior and acting Minister of Health Mazen Faraya on Wednesday decided that travel medical insurance that covers medical treatment for COVID-19 is no longer required for arrivals to the Kingdom.

The Neolithic period is rich in archaeological remains that show most of the fundamental developments in human history, noted a Jordanian archaeologist.

AMMAN — Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Nayef Al Fayez on Tuesday announced the discovery of a "unique ritual installation" dedicated to mass hunting of gazelles during the Neolithic period using gigantic traps called “desert kites” in the south-eastern badia by a joint Jordanian-French archaeological team in Al Jafr’s Khashabiyah Mountains.

Jordan on Thursday said it was easing coronavirus-related restrictions on foreign visitors, taking a key step toward reviving its critical tourism industry.

Polish ambassador speaks about potential for trade, tourism, humanitarian cooperation with Jordan,

 Jordan has advanced on the World Tourism Index and moved from the 77th place (2015) to the 75th place, according to the World Economic Forum s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index.