Jordan lifts restrictions on foreign travellers from 1 March
Jordan has announced it was easing coronavirus-related restrictions on foreign visitors from March 1
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Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre inaugurated in Jordan
Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) referred to as the Taleb Rifai Centre has been launched in Jordan
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi unveils two routes to Jordan
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, an ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has added services to Amman and Aqaba in Jordan
Fly High! Royal Jordanian’s programme for corporate travel
Royal Jordanian has launched its innovative and dynamic corporate programme Fly High in line with its five-year turnaround plan
10 most Instagrammed ecotourism destinations
This year marks the 50th year of Earth Day celebrations that shows our relentless effort to make changes in saving the environment.
Set sail to the safest and most exotic destinations in Middle East
The mental image most of us have about the Middle East is extraordinary landscapes and windswept desert dunes. Though the area has mushroomed with deserts, there are many other exotic…
Jordan airport welcomes over 679,000 passengers in January
Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed a total of 679,791 passengers during the month of January, marking a 3.9% increase in comparison to the same month last year.…
Transavia France starts Amman flights
Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has welcomed the first direct Transavia France flight from Lyon in France, signalling the commencement of two weekly round trips between…
Hot hotel openings: The Ritz-Carlton debuts in Montenegro and more
On this week’s hot hotel openings, we’re seeing properties in the most exotic destinations — from the Adriatic coast of Montenegro to the South Beach of Miami and more.
Qatar Airways opens office in Amman
Qatar Airways has now opened an office in Amman, Jordan. Talking about the importance of the new market, Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways said: “For Qatar Airways, Jordan is a key market.…
Etihad launches new initiative for Emirati Women’s Day
As part of celebrations for Emirati Women’s Day, Etihad Airways launched the ‘Her Abaya, My Gift’ project, in which traditional Emirati abayas, bridal outfits and amenity kits were…
Which wonder of the world is most popular on social media?
Throughout the years, there have been several lists of World Wonders that were compiled from ancient monuments to wonders of the present day.
Summer rush: Royal Jordanian operates 266 extra flights
As of the beginning of this month, Royal Jordanian (RJ) started operating extra flights on different sectors and increased the frequency of its scheduled operations to the stations that…
The St. Regis Amman opens, marks debut in Jordan
The St. Regis Amman, one of Eagle Hills projects in Jordan, has opened its doors, marking the debut of the iconic luxury brand in Jordan. The hotel is situated in the capital’s best…
Adventures on the Jordan Trail key to country’s recent growth
Jordan Trail is a key factor in the surge of tourism interest in the historic country.
Mövenpick reopens castle near one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
Petra’s popular Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel has officially reopened following the completion of an extensive renovation and enhancement project.
Shuttling through Jordan: New service launched for winter travellers
Jordan Shuttle, the first service of its kind is now offering a shared shuttle service making effortless for travellers to move towards independent travel within the region.
Royal Jordanian and Tunisair announce codeshare partnership
Middle Eastern carriers, Royal Jordanian and Tunisair, have announced they have reached a conclusion to their negotiations for a free sale code share agreement this week.
The French Way: BLS to process France visas for Jordan
BLS International, provider of visa, passport, attestation and citizen services to the Governments across the world has now commenced servicing the French Government.
Amman luxury hotel to be refurbished, reopened under Sofitel name by 2019
Le Grand Amman in Jordan, formerly operated by Le Meridien, now bears the name Le Grand Amman - Managed by AccorHotels.
Nine more five-star hotels to open in Jordan
To reinforce Jordan’s position as an up-and-coming tourist destination to UK travellers, major hotel groups Hyatt, Jumeirah, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Ritz Carlton will open nine…
Jordan sees number of UK tourists grow
Jordan saw significant growth in UK visitor numbers in first quarter of 2017, increasing by 15.8 per cent, compared to the same period in 2016.
Jordan’s focus on UK travellers has…
Aqaba builds towards a MICE future
Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention.
It showed a sun-kissed…
Aqaba builds towards a MICE future
Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention.
It showed a sun-kissed…
Walk the Jordan Trail in new tour with Regent Holidays
Regent Holidays is expanding its Middle East programme with a new walking holiday along the Jordan trail – a 600km stretch mapped by climbing and hiking enthusiasts, which can take up to 40…
Jordan sees increase in UK visitors
Jordan saw further growth in UK visitor numbers in the first quarter of 2017, January – March, increasing by 15.8% compared to the same period in 2016.
The Jordan Tourism Board reveals…
UK visitors to Jordan increase in 2016
2016 marked another successful year for Jordan with UK visitor numbers rising by 7 per cent, compared to 2015, with Britain remaining the largest European source market for the Hashemite…
Alitalia and Royal Jordanian sign codeshare agreement
Royal Jordanian and Alitalia have signed a codeshare agreement to offer more travel choices and enhanced network connectivity between Jordan, Italy, and beyond.
On sale from today,…
QAIA releases October traffic figures
Queen Alia International Airport welcomed 532,542 passengers in October 2016, down 8% compared to the same period last year (578,867 PAX).
Additionally, QAIA registered 5,630 ACM as…
RJ president elected to AACO executive committee
The general assembly of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) elected Royal Jordanian's President/CEO Captain Suleiman Obeidat as a member of the organisation's executive committee…
Foreign Press Association hosts annual media awards
Held in the art deco surroundings of the Grand Park Lane Hotel in Piccadilly, Tuesday night’s Foreign Press Association (FPA) Media Awards proved to be a glittering affair.
Sponsored by…
Jordan unearths new ancient tourism attraction
Jordan has unearthed an ancient tomb that could soon become a top tourism attraction.
The discovery was made in the town of Beit Ras during an excavation project to expand a local…
IATA appoints new RVP for AME
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME). Albrakri’s appointment…
Royal Jordanian recognises top agents
Royal Jordanian honoured its best-selling Jordanian travel agents for 2016 at a ceremony held under the sponsorship of Vienna Airport.
Present at the event were RJ President/CEO…
Jordan’s marketing tactics pay dividends as visitor numbers pick up
The Jordanian Tourism Board’s (JTB’s) £1 million marketing campaign designed to combat negative perceptions of the destination is starting to pay dividends in the UK.
Adel Amin,…
RJ signs global deal with AccesRail
Royal Jordanian has signed a partnership agreement with AccesRail, an IATA travel partner with its own carrier code (9B), that allows passengers to reach AccesRail’s destinations that…
Queen Alia Airport reports 9.3% hike in September traffic
Queen Alia International airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan, witnessed a 9.3% in traffic to 774,306 passengers during September 2016, according to the Airport International Group.
The…
RJ bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones
Royal Jordanian has banned Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices (including recalled and replacement devices) on board all of its aircraft.
Royal Jordanian announced that passengers who…
Jordan to host inaugural adventure tourism conference
Jordan will play host to the Adventure Trade Travel Association (ATTA) regional AdventureNEXT Near East (ANNE) in early 2017.
This inaugural adventure travel conference, supporting…
Emirates A380 touches down in Amman
Emirates’ award-winning A380 touched down at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) on Sunday as the airline bought its popular aircraft into Jordan for a one-off service.
The…
JPTD appoints Swiss-Belhotel International to manage Jordan properties
Jordan Projects for Tourism Development, JPTD, a public listed company, through its Swiss holding company Jordan Hotels Holding (JHH), has signed an agreement to entrust Swiss-Belhotel…
Emirates to operate first A380 to Amman
Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Amman on 25 September, marking 30 years of commitment to Jordan.
The airline’s flagship double-decker, which has the ability to…
Jordan’s tourism sector incentives entice investors
Investors have started submitting applications to the Jordan Investment Commission (JIC) after the government offered extra incentives in the tourism sector, JIC President Thabet Al Wir said…
Catch a Pikachu in Petra
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) is said to be courting the makers of PokemonGo.
The entity has contact Nintendo, the Japanese company that launch the app that has taken the world’s gaming…
Jordan to host 6th Arab Aviation Summit
Jordan has been announced as the official host for the 6th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit – the most prominent aviation and tourism event within the region focusing on trends, insights…
Jordan to host UK’s Aito conference
Jordan is to host this year's Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito) overseas conference.
The event will run from 23 to 28 November 23-28 at the Movenpick Resort & Spa…
SITA helps Iraqi Airways open global reservations centre
Iraqi Airways has opened its new reservation contact centre in Amman, thanks to the help of global aviation IT provider SITA.
The new centre, operated by SITA, will help the airline…
JTB launches ExtraJORDANary campaign
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has launched a new marketing campaign aimed at boosting sales in one of its key source markets: the UK.
The entity is pumping more than £500,000…
Royal Jordanian expands code-share partnership with Qatar Airways
Royal Jordanian has announced an expansion of the code-share agreement with Qatar Airways.
This new agreement will see addition of six new destinations to Royal Jordanian’s network.…
RJ launches its Ramadan campaign from northern Jordan
Royal Jordanian recently launched its annual Ramadan campaign from the north of Jordan, with employees heading to one of Irbid governorate camps and a village.
This was done for food…
Royal Jordanian’s 787 air show celebrates centennial of the Great Arab Revolt
Royal Jordanian’s 787 recently performed during the air show marking the centennial of the Great Arab Revolt, flying at low altitudes beside the Royal Jordanian Falcons fleet.
The air…
Emirates inks tourism development MoU with Jordan
In a recent development, Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB).
The MoU aims to utilize the airline’s global network to further…
Royal Jordanian celebrates environment day
In cooperation with Greater Amman Municipality, Royal Jordanian recently celebrated environment day during which volunteers worked to clean the areas surrounding Queen Alia International…
Qantas Airways partners with JTB
Qantas Airways recently partnered with Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Australia and Jordan. The partnership will also support tourism and trade between…
Riyadh welcomes Air Arabia Jordan’s inaugural flight
Riyadh recently welcomed Air Arabia Jordan’s first flight from Amman.
The new destination joins Dammam, Medina and Jeddah as Saudi Arabian cities served by direct Air Arabia Jordan…
RJ suspends service to Kiev
Royal Jordanian suspended its regular route between Amman and Kiev after eight years of operations which started back in August 2008.
The decision came in line with the five-year…
Air Arabia Jordan launches flights to Riyadh
Air Arabia Jordan has announced the launch of a new route from Amman to Riyadh effective 14 April 2016.
Flights will be operational three times weekly. This will be Air Arabia…
RJ inaugurates new China route
Royal Jordanian has announced operations of a regular route to the Chinese city of Guangzhou from today 21 March 2016.
The route will be serviced with three weekly flights. The…
Royal Jordanian touches down in Guangzhou
Royal Jordanian started operating flights to the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Monday 21 March 2016.
The new service marks an extension of the airline's existing Amman-Bangkok route,…
Royal Jordanian posts JOD21 million profit
In a recent announcement, Royal Jordanian’s board of directors, presided by chairman, Suleiman Hafez reported the company’s audited financial results at a net profit before tax of JOD21…
Jordan’s tourism revenue decline in 2015
Recent statistics from Jordan’s tourism ministry state that the Kingdom's tourism revenues dropped JOD220 million in 2015, which, according to an official, was mainly due to regional…
RJ’s first group of leadership programme graduates
Royal Jordanian president and CEO, Captain Suleiman Obeidat recently attended graduation of the first group that took the leadership programme.
The programme was launched with the…
RJ attains PCI DSS compliance certification
In a recent development, Royal Jordanian (RJ) successfully attained the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance certification and attestation of compliance for the first year.…
Royal Jordanian launches flights to Indonesia
Royal Jordanian will make its debut in Indonesia on 23 December, with the launch of a new service between Amman and Jakarta.
The inaugural flight will take off from Amman's Queen Alia…
RJ, Vueling Airlines ink cooperation agreement
Royal Jordanian (RJ) and Vueling Airlines recently signed an interline agreement whereby RJ passengers can connect to Vueling’s 150 cities via the latter’s hub in Barcelona and to 65…
Royal Jordanian celebrates Amman-Ankara route
Royal Jordanian recently celebrated inauguration of regular flights between Amman and Ankara.
The inaugural flight upon arrival at Ankara’s Esenboğa International Airport was welcomed…
RJ launches leadership programme
Royal Jordanian recently played host to its leadership programme.
RJ’s chairman of the board of directors Suleiman Al-Hafez opened the program which is focused on improving employees’…
Royal Jordanian to connect Ankara
In a recent development, Royal Jordanian announced its intent to start a new direct route between Amman and Ankara, effective 8 December 2015. The new service will be operated with three…
Royal Jordanian selects Rockwell Collins’ ARINC GLOBALinkSM services
Royal Jordanian (RJ) recently announced that it is now using Rockwell Collins’ ARINC GLOBALink to provide primary communications for its fleet of aircraft.
Rockwell Collins now offers…
Jordan reinforces its ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’ status to UK market
Jordan is the “Switzerland of the Middle East” – a safe place to visit for British tourists seeking a diverse range of authentic experiences.
That was the message from Jordan’s…
RJ announces 272% profit for 2015
The first nine months has been very positive for Royal Jordanian airline who registered net profits before tax of JOD27 million.
This is for the first nine months of 2015, against…
Face-to-face: Adel Amin, director of Marketing, Jordan Tourism Board
How is Jordan performing in terms of visitor numbers year on year? Any signs of business picking up?
Jordan is performing well so far. The total number of visitors from the UK this…
Jordan launches new UK tourism promotion
The Jordan Tourism Board has launched a six-month marketing campaign support its UK trade partners.
Over the course of the campaign, more than 40 London cabs will be branded ‘Jordan’…
Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines enter code share
Royal Jordanian has recently inked a code share agreement with and Turkish Airlines on routes between Jordan and Turkey.
The agreement will be effective as of 21 September 2015. The…
QAIA passenger traffic charts 29.6% growth
Airport International Group (AIG) responsible for expansion and operation of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) recently announced major improvements in year-on-year passenger…
Qatar Airways, RJ enter into a new code-share
Qatar Airways has further enhanced its partnership with Royal Jordanian, through the launch of a new code share agreement.
This will further expand travel opportunities. As per the…
Tabuk receives first RJ flight
The city of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia recently welcomed Royal Jordanian’s first regular service from Amman.
The city will be served with two weekly flights which may increase to more in…
Royal Jordanian touches down in Najaf
Royal Jordanian will operate its first flight to Najaf launching a new regular service between Jordan and Iraq.
With this addition, number of Iraqi destinations on the RJ network…
Royal Jordanian to connect Tabuk
Royal Jordanian recently announced its decision to commence operations to Tabuk in northern Saudi Arabia. The new flight will start on 15 July 2015.
The two weekly flights may…
RJ partners with Oasis 500
Royal Jordanian has recently partnered with Oasis 500. As per the agreement, the airline will generate innovative business ideas across its entire value chain and Oasis 500 will invest…
QAIA reports over 2.5 m pax
Airport International Group (AIG) recently announced that the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) witnessed continued growth since beginning of 2015 and up until May.
The airport…
Key government measures to boost tourism
Several measures have been adopted by the Jordanian government to boost tourism into the country.
These measures have been appreciated by the industry. General manager of Corp Amman…
RJ undertakes a restructuring plan
Recent reports state that Royal Jordanian (RJ) will seek a restructuring plan for its debt, estimated at JOD128 million. The airline’s chairman Suleiman Hafez was quoted in Jordan News…
Jordan, China explore tourism opportunities
In a recent development, minister of tourism and antiquities Nayef Al-Fayez, and chairman of China National Tourism Administration (CNTA), Li Jinzao discussed tourism cooperation between…
Jordan tourism receipts face a dip
The drop in tourism numbers in Jordan has resulted in a decline in tourism receipts.
As per recent statistics, tourism receipts may drop by JOD500 million if the plunge in number of…
RJ expands its presence in Iraq
Royal Jordanian will soon commence direct services between Amman and Najaf, effective 9 July 2015.
The new route in Iraq will increase number of destinations on the RJ network to six,…
JTB looks to boost tourism presence
The Cabinet recently announced its intent to increase the budget of Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) to promote its tourist attractions in regional and international markets, as reported by…
Petra tourism authorities calls on investors
In a bid to boost tourist numbers, the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) is working on attracting new investments.
PDTRA chief commissioner Mohammad Nawafleh…
RJ MoU with Jordan Hospitals Association to boost medical tourism
Royal Jordanian and the Jordan Hospitals Association (JHA) signed a memorandum of understanding at RJ’s headquarters, to boost medical tourism in the country.
The strategic…
RJ charts out restructuring strategy
Royal Jordanian recently held its ordinary and extraordinary meeting in Amman presided by chairman of the RJ Board of directors Suleiman Al Hafez.
The meeting was also attended by…
Royal Jordanian cuts losses by 64%
Royal Jordanian recently announced its first quarter results.
The net loss of the airline was down by 64% in the first three months of this year, compared to the same period last…
Air Arabia Jordan to commence service from May
Air Arabia Jordan recently announced that it will commence operations from the Queen Alia International Airport base from May this year.
The airline will begin with direct flights to…
QAIA clocks over 7 m passengers in 2014
The year 2014 turned out positive for Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA).
The airport welcomed 7,089,008 passengers during 2014, a nine percent year-to-date (YTD) increase…
Vatican delegation hosted by RJ and MoT
A Vatican delegation who recently visited Jordan was hosted by Royal Jordanian, the Ministry of Tourism and Jordan Tourism Board.
The delegation comprises 20 tour operators from the…
QAIA caters for 80,000 passengers during snowstorm
Airport International Group’s (AIG) Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) recently catered for 80,000 passengers and 1,025 flights, 516 of which were outbound and 509 were inbound…
RJ prepares for exceptional weather conditions
The exceptional weather conditions predicted for Jordan has led Royal Jordanian to set up a contingency plan.
The airline’s emergency committee recently came together headed by acting…
Boulevard Arjaan opens for business
Rotana Group recently announced the opening of Boulevard Arjaan by Rotana in Jordan. This is the hotel Group’s first property in the country.
The new property is a mixed-use…
Air Arabia gets a new hub in Jordan
Air Arabia recently announced its intent to open a new international hub at Amman Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA).
This will be the airline’s fifth fixed-based operation…
Campaign aims to shift Petra welfare attitudes
A new taskforce of 11 organisations has been put in place to help shift the attitudes in working with children and animals at Petra’s historic monuments.
Equine welfare charity the…
Anniversary celebrations for RJ
Royal Jordanian is celebrating its 51st anniversary this week. Reminiscing the past, the airline was initially called Alia and operated its first flight in 1963 from Amman to Beirut.…
UK equine charity launches responsible tourism campaign
An international taskforce coordinated by global equine welfare charity the Brooke has launched a new responsible tourism campaign at Petra, the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The ‘Care…
QAIA charts passenger growth
Airport International Group’s (AIG) operator of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) recently reported passenger traffic (PAX) and aircraft movements (ACM) for October 2014. As per…
RJ deploys 787 on North America route
Royal Jordanian recently replaced its Airbus A340s with the new Dreamliners 787 aircraft. The airline deployed the new aircraft on its North American route.
On 1 Dec. 2014, the 787…
RJ’s fleet expansion
The fifth 787 Dreamliner was recently welcomed by Royal Jordanian. This delivery completed the assimilation of the first group of its 787 order under the strategic plan to renew its…
TAT to hold Jordan, Egypt roadshows
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Dubai & Middle East office has announced its intent to host road-shows in Jordan and Egypt. The objective of the road-shows is to promote Thailand…
QAIA ranks 36th in ASQ survey
The Airports Council International’s (ACI) Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has risen two places to rank 36th among 246 airports worldwide. This ranking was recently revealed for…
QAIA reports 700,000 pax for August 2014
The month of August was record-breaking for Airport International Group’s (AIG) Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) which welcomed over 700,000 passengers. During August 2014, PAX…
Royal Jordanian, Middle East Airlines enter codeshare
Royal Jordanian and Middle East Airlines-Air Liban recently concluded a new free sale codeshare agreement that will be implemented as of the middle of this month.
Under terms of the…
Royal Jordanian hosts AACO Business Technology Forum 2014
Royal Jordanian recently played host to the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) Business Technology Forum 2014. The airline’s chairman of the Board and president & CEO Nasser Lozi…
Abu Dhabi explores Jordan’s tourism industry
Abu Dhabi is keen to explore the intra-regional potential from Jordan according to a delegation of travel industry experts to the emirate.
The factors being considered are…
Jordan promotes MICE tourism in India
Jordan is aiming to tap into the lucrative Indian conference and events market.
The Middle Eastern country's tourism board recently organised a series of 'MICE Evenings' in Delhi and…
Royal Jordanian flies Dreamliner to London
Following the recent delivery of Royal Jordanian's first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the national carrier has now launched the aircraft on flights to London Heathrow Airport.
The…
Middle Eastern carriers put faith in new aircraft deployment in Europe
Three airlines based in the Middle East are hoping to continue making a mark on European air traffic by deploying new aircraft on routes to key European cities.
Royal Jordanian’s…
Royal Jordanian receives its first 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Royal Jordanian celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft will play a central role in the airline's strategic plan for fleet modernization.…
Jordan’s overnight visitors’ rise
The number of overnight visitors to the Kingdom increased by three per cent during the first seven months of 2014, standing at 2,305,870 tourists, compared with 2,237,493 in the same…
RJ resumes Iraq flights
Royal Jordanian (RJ) resumed its service to Iraq, after suspending it for 24 hours for security concerns. The airline resumed its regular operation to Baghdad, Erbil and Basra, while it…
QAIA charts 10% growth for June
The Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) maintained its growth in passengers and aircraft movements during the first half of 2014 (H1). As per recent statistics, passenger (PAX)…
QAIA charts 3.5 m pax for H1 2014
Airport International Group (AIG), operators of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has released traffic statistics for first half (H1) 2014.
During the period between January and…
RJ adopts structuring plan
Royal Jordanian recently announced plans to stop its services to Delhi, Mumbai and Lagos, in light of the airline's restructuring plan, including its route network. The airline will stop…
Royal Jordanian pulls out of India
Royal Jordanian Airlines has confirmed that it will suspend all services to India later this year, as part of its restructuring plan.
Jordan's national carrier currently flies four…
Gulf Air boosts flights for summer
Gulf Air announced additional flights between Bahrain and some popular summer destinations. This is part of its Summer 2014 schedule and to meet growing passenger numbers. The additional…
Aegean Airlines touches down in QAIA
Airport International Group (AIG) responsible for rehabilitation, expansion and operation of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has announced commencement of scheduled Aegean…
Millennium Hotel Amman upgraded
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Middle East and Africa (MEA) has upgraded the Millennium Hotel Amman to a five-star deluxe-brand - Grand Millennium Amman in Jordan. The redesign was…
Cash injection of US141 m for Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian Airlines will receive a cash injection of JOD 100 million (US$141 m) this year, which will help recover from operational losses on its Middle Eastern routes. This was…
QAIA reports healthy numbers for April
Airport International Group (AIG) recently announced positive growth for Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in April 2014. The statistics were for passenger traffic (PAX) and…
Royal Jordanian connects New York
The US is fast becoming a favourite of most Middle East carriers. Royal Jordan will soon introduce additional two weekly flights to New York during June and July this summer. The new…
MERS cases spike through April and May
The number of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) cases is spiking, taking the global infection rate to 571 confirmed cases, including 171 deaths, since April 2012.
The World Health…
Royal Jordanian’s fleet expansion
Royal Jordanian is preparing to receive its first 787 aircraft in August.The airline will be receiving four more B787s by the end of 2014; the other ordered aircraft will follow in the…
Etihad boost services to Beirut, Amman
In a bid to cater to increasing summer numbers, effective 2 July 2014, Etihad Airways will increase its services to Beirut and Amman. The two cities currently have 18 flights per week,…
Royal Jordanian to fly Dreamliner to London
Royal Jordanian will use one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fly from London to Amman, the airline has confirmed to Travel Daily.
The carrier is due to receive its first…
QAIA’s positive March performance
Recent statistics reported by Airport International Group for Queen Alia International Airport state that March performance showed a positive momentum.
The first quarter results…
Jordan’s tourism revenues rise
Jordan’s tourism sector witnessed a rise in revenues and number of visitors in the first three months of 2014, compared to 2013, according to an official report. A Ministry of Tourism…
Dead Sea gears up for three tourism projects
Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour recently laid the foundation stone for three tourism projects at the Dead Sea Development Zone. The projects involve a total investment of JOD1 billion, as…
Emirates to triple Jordan service
Services to Jordan will be boosted with Emirates third daily flight from 1 August. The new service represents a further ramping up of services to Amman after Emirates’ flights to Jordan…
Marriott decision makers get-together in Jordan
Marriott International Middle East & Africa recently held its annual sales, marketing and revenue management conference at the Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa.…
Petra tourist numbers dip
The number of visitors to Petra dropped in February by 12% compared with the same period in 2013, according to figures released recently by Petra Archaeological Park. A total of 38,618…
RJ boost Kuwait service
In light of increasing demand for traffic between Amman and Kuwait, Royal Jordanian will increase frequency of its flights to Kuwait, from 10 weekly flights to 14 (two daily flights).…
Royal Jordanian suspends operations to three cities
Royal Jordanian (RJ) has announced that as per the company’s operating plan this year, the airline decided to suspend running flights to a number of cities on the route network. As shown…
Jordan’s tourist numbers dip
The number of tourists who visited the Kingdom in 2013 witnessed a 14% decrease compared to a year earlier, according to official figures, as reported by Jordan Times. An official report…
Royal Jordanian partners with Charity Clothing Bank
Royal Jordanian recently started distributing containers of Charity Clothing Bank at its headquarters in Amman. This enabled its employees to donate clothes, shoes and toys to…
Jordan looks to launch ‘Meditation Tours’
The Jordan Society of Tourism & Travel Agents (JSTA) will soon be launching a new tourism programme called ‘Meditation Tourism’, as reported in Jordan News Agency.
The programme,…
QAIA exceeds 6.5 m passengers
Airport International Group (AIG)’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has seen positive growth and numbers for 2013.
The airport’s recent 2013 annual traffic statistics show…
Second expansion phase of QAIA gets underway
The Airport International Group (AIG) has launched the second phase of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) expansion project, as reported by Jordan News Agency. The second phase,…
Gulf Air inks MRO agreement with JorAMCo
Gulf Air has signed a three-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement with JorAMCo, to cater for its Heavy Maintenance and ‘C’ check fleet requirements. JorAMCo, a…
Jordan hosts forum on sustainable accessible tourism
Jordan recently played host to the first forum and expo on Euro-Arab cooperation for sustainable accessible destinations: Tourism for All. The aim of the 1st MENA-ENAT (Euro-Arab)…
QAIA witness mixed passenger results
The Queen Alia International Airport handled by the Airport International Group (AIG) announced their passenger traffic for October and November 2013. The two month witnessed mixed…
Golden Jubilee celebrations for Royal Jordanian
His Majesty King Abdullah II joined Royal Jordanian in their celebration to mark the carrier's 50th anniversary.
During a visit to RJ's new premises, the King toured a photo…
Royal Jordanian, Jordan Society for Quality ink an MoU
Royal Jordanian and the Jordan Society for Quality have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation between two parties.
The partnership will also…
QAIA reports 14.1% traffic growth
Airport International Group (AIG) reported a 14.1% increase in passenger traffic (PAX) at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA).
This has brought total of passengers handled during…
RJ, Oman Air enter free sale codeshare agreement
Royal Jordanian and Oman Air inked a free sale codeshare agreement thereby boosting passenger services to seven weekly flights between Amman and Muscat. Under the terms of agreement, the…
Olea at Four Seasons Amman undergoes a make-over
The all-day restaurant Olea at Four Seasons Amman recently underwent a full-make over.
The outlet recently opened for business serving authentic Levantine cuisine. The restaurant…
QAIA on growth mode
The Queen Alia International Airport recently announced its figures for September.
The third quarter of the year reported Passenger (PAX) traffic growth of 2.80% over September ‘12,…
Royal Jordanian connects Mosul
Royal Jordanian recently announced the launch of its operations between Amman and Mosul, in northern Iraq. The new service will commence on 12 November 2013. This addition will increase…
Passenger traffic up 2.8% at QAIA
Airport International Group (AIG) responsible for Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) announced passenger traffic and aircraft movements growth for September 2013. As per the…
Jordan, Italy agree on closer tourism cooperation
Jordanian and Italian officials recently explored ways to bolster cooperation in the tourism sector. Tourism minister Nidal Katamine held a meeting with Italian minister of culture and…
Shaza Hotels confirm new Middle East developments
Shaza Hotels have added three more hotels to their portfolio. Shaza Jeddah was signed recently and is the most recent of the three projects to be signed.
The new 140-room hotel will…
QAIA traffic on a high
Airport International Group (AIG) recently released passenger traffic figures for August 2013. Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) witnessed over 694,343 travellers passing through…
British Airways targets Jordanian visitors
British Airways is inviting its Jordanian travellers to explore Britain as part of its ‘Visit Britain’ campaign.
The airline has slashed its fares to several destinations in the UK…
University of Jordan, Sabre tie-up
Sabre Travel Network Middle East signed a three-year exclusive partnership agreement with University of Jordan. The agreement provides the University’s Faculty of Archaeology and Tourism…
AIG welcomes RAK Airways
Airport International Group (AIG) responsible for rehabilitation, expansion and operation of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed arrival of the first RAK Airways flight.…
Corp Executive Hotel reports business growth
The Corp Executive Hotel in Amman is witnessing business growth.
The hotel for the first three months of business since its launch in April is garnering healthy occupancy levels. The…
RAK Airways connects Amman
RAK Airways recently launched its Amman route expanding its reach in the Levant region.
The launch flight was inaugurated by HE Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, director of civil…
QAIA reports growth for June
Airport International Group (AIG) recently announced its year-to-date (YTD) growth across its passenger and aircraft for June 2013.
Passenger traffic (PAX) in June 2013 increased by…
RAK adds Islamabad and Amman routes
RAK Airways will soon connect Islamabad and Amman.
Murabit Al Sawaf, president and CEO of RAK Airways, said: “The airline is visualizing a strategic growth path with new destinations…
Training Centre for Crowne Plaza Jordan
Crowne Plaza Jordan Dead Sea Resort & Spa has received its first approved training center for the Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance UK (HABC) in Jordan.
This news was post…
TAJ reveals oriental-themed Ramadan souk
TAJ lifestyle center in Jordan is celebrating Ramadan with its visitors.
The outlet is putting together a rich Souq that portrays an oriental-theme. The TAJ Ramadan Souq showcases…
Jordan, Tunisia discuss tourism cooperation
Tourism Minister Ibrahim Saif met with Tunisian ambassador to Jordan Afifa Mallah, as reported in Jordan Times.
Discussions covered means to develop tourism cooperation between…
Qatar Airways boosts Amman frequency
Qatar Airways has added two additional flights between Doha and Amman. This brings the total number of services to Jordan to nine weekly flights.
Qatar Airways chief executive…
Passenger traffic on a high at QAIA
Airport International Group (AIG) revealed strong growth results for passenger and aircraft traffic at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) during May 2013.
Passenger traffic…
Royal Jordanian opens new routes to Lagos and Accra
Royal Jordanian has launched a regular service between Amman and Lagos and Accra.
The new additions raise the number of the RJ destinations to 61 spanned over four continents.
The…
Hertz expands with new Levant agencies
The Hertz Corporation has announced the appointment of new General Sales Agents (GSA) in Jordan and Lebanon to grow its outbound car rentals from the two Levant countries.
Eastern Travel…
Queen Alia International Airport launches summer campaign
Airport International Group (AIG), the Jordanian company responsible for the rehabilitation, expansion and operation of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), has announced the launch of…
Amman Airport Hotel connected on Pegasus
Amman Airport Hotel has taken on the Pegasus Connect+ Premium from Pegasus Solutions to attract more international traffic.
The 304-room hotel is the only airport property for the…
Green Globe certification for Mövenpick Jordan hotels
All five Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Jordan have achieved Green Globe certification for the third consecutive year.
The certification by the independent international…
More Asian airports join carbon scheme
Three more airports in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions have become 'Airport Carbon Accredited', under a scheme operated by Airports Council International (ACI).
Adelaide…
Drop in tourists numbers for Jordan
Jordan witnessed an overall drop in number of tourists who visited the Kingdom in the first quarter of the year. However, number of Arab visitors increased during that period, said tourism…
QAIA clocks 1.4% growth in passenger traffic
Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) is witnessing a continued upward traffic trend. The airport, part of Airport International Group (AIG) for April 2013 was up by 1.4% compared to April…
The latest industry appointments
MATTHEW VARLEY has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Wego.com in Asia Pacific and Middle East. Varley will report to Wego.com CEO and Co-Founder Ross Veitch and will be based at…
RJ adds Lagos and Accra
Royal Jordanian announced that it will add two new destinations to its route network – Lagos and and Accra. The new services will commence on 3 July 2013.
The company will operate…
Jordan gears up for US$1.5bn leisure destination
The groundbreaking for the first themed tourist destination in Jordan is ready, this announcement was made by the high commissioner of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Dr…
QAIA records 8.6% growth in March 2013
Airport International Group (AIG)’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) recorded positive results for traffic growth in March 2013.
As per the results, passenger traffic is up by…
QAIA witnesses continued growth
Airport International Group (AIG) has witnessed a steady rise in monthly and year-to-date (YTD) passenger and aircraft traffic in February 2013. Passenger traffic went up by almost 5.2% this…
Jordan gets its state-of-the-art airport
The opening of the new state-of-the-art terminal at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Jordan witnesses a new chapter for travellers to the Levant.
The new terminal will…
Discover Jordan Rally Tour 2013 to boost tourism
Internal and external tourism in Jordan is expected to receive a further boost with the launch of the second edition of Discover Jordan Rally Tour. The event is scheduled to take place on 18…
Etihad Airways moves to QAIA
Etihad Airways has announced that from 10 March the double-daily flights from Abu Dhabi will operate to Amman's new Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA).
Captain Richard Hill, Etihad…
New QAIA Terminal commences flights
Airport International Group (AIG)’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) commenced operations with three Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) flights.
AIG clarified that RJ's Athens, Doha…
MEA hotel occupancies increase 8.2%: STR Global
Hotel occupancies in the Middle East and Africa region have been on an upward trend which is evident from the recent STR Global performance results for January 2013.
As per the report,…
QAIA records 2.6% increase in passenger traffic
Airport International Group (AIG) announced continued growth for the Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in terms of year-to-date passenger volume (PAX) and aircraft movement (ACM) for…
RJ commences direct service to Algiers
Royal Jordanian Airlines will commence direct services to Algiers effective 25 February 2013.
The new service will be two weekly flights between Amman and Algiers, on Mondays and…
Corp Executive Hotel Amman set to open
Corp Executive Hotel Amman is gearing up for its opening.
The hotel is fully ready and is expected to open in early March.
“We are thrilled to be the first Corp Hotel in Jordan," said…
Royal Jordanian launches Algiers service
Royal Jordanian Airlines will commence regular direct services to Algiers.
The service will start as of 25 February, thus connecting Jordan and Algeria for the first time since the…
Jordan, EarthCam to install Tourism webcams
EarthCam and Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) have teamed up to launch a collection of live streaming webcams.
This would be a major development for the JTB, as Jordan is the first country in…
Jordan rolls out 25-year tourism master plan
Jordan has highlighted improved tourism numbers, investment and confident sector mood.
The tourism board recently conducted an educational seminar when Royal impetus is driving Jordan's…
Royal Jordanian boosts Libya frequency
Royal Jordanian will increase its operations to Libya. In light of the growing demand on travel between the two countries, the airline has increases services to 15 weekly flights.
RJ has…
Hilton Worldwide’s aggressive MEA plans
With 12,349 rooms in 35 properties in active construction, Hilton Worldwide will be aggressively expanding its presence in the MEA region in the next two-three years.
In 2012, Hilton…
Abu Dhabi-led grouping eyes exit from QAIA project
An Abu Dhabi-led consortium investing US$850 million to expand Jordan's main airport is looking to exit a 25-year concession to manage the facility, preferring to cash in investment rather…
Landmark Amman Jordan bags Best 5-star Hotel award
The Landmark Amman Hotel has won Jordan's Best 5 Star Hotel for the year 2012, awarded by the Jordan Hotel Association (JHA).
The award was based on inspections conducted by a neutral…
QAIA passengers dip 3.5% in November 2012
Airport International Group (AIG)’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA), recently announced its November traffic results wherein passenger traffic at QAIA reached 454,984 passengers,…
Kuwaiti Airways, JorAMCo expand partnership
Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (JorAMCo) and Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) have expanded their business cooperation by renewing the maintenance general trade agreement.
Under the…
Royal Jordanian inks deals with VIA Rail Canada
Royal Jordanian signed an agreement with VIA Rail Canada allowing the airline to sell train tickets to its passengers planning to continue their travel beyond the airline destination in…
