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Category - Jordan Travel News
Breaking news from Jordan – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Jordan Travel & Tourism News for visitors. Jordan, an Arab nation on the east bank of the Jordan River, is defined by ancient monuments, nature reserves and seaside resorts. It’s home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C. Set in a narrow valley with tombs, temples and monuments carved into the surrounding pink sandstone cliffs, Petra earns its nickname, the “Rose City.”
Middle East Tourism on the Edge: Missiles Threaten Airports, Governments Warn Travelers, but Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Qatar Remain Resilient
Middle East tourism is confronting renewed security and aviation challenges in October 2026...
Jordan Tourism Minister Hijazeen Turns to Turkey as Regional Conflict Threatens Tourism Livelihoods
Jordan has extraordinary attractions, but its tourism industry faces a challenge that no...
U.S. Embassy Evacuations Raise Iran War Fears: Could Gulf Airports and Global Airlines Face Another Shutdown?
The United States is preparing ordered departures of diplomatic personnel and families from several...
Jordan Is Ready to Welcome the World: Mike Tyson, Ronaldinho and a Tourism Destination Worth Rediscovering
Jordan is encouraging travelers to rediscover its extraordinary tourism attractions despite...
Dr. Taleb Rifai: The Heart of World Tourism Honored with WTTC Icon Award in Malta
Some tourism leaders build institutions. Others touch hearts. In Malta, Dr. Taleb Rifai received...
Maestro Andrea Bocelli to Perform in Petra, Putting Jordan in the Global Music Spotlight
Andrea Bocelli will perform in Petra, Jordan, on November 27, 2026, bringing his celebrated voice...
Trump, Netanyahu and King Abdullah: Three UN Speeches That Matter for Global Tourism
Three dramatically different UN General Assembly speeches carry a warning for global Travel &...
Jordan Targets Japan as New Tourism Market in Global Expansion
Jordan is looking beyond its traditional tourism markets, with Japan emerging as a new priority for...
Wizz Air Returns to Jordan as Tourism Pushes Past Regional Geopolitical Fears
Wizz Air is back in Jordan, restoring Budapest-Amman flights as the Kingdom rebuilds European...
Jordan Bets on Russia’s Resilient Travelers as Tourism Push Grows
Jordan is targeting Russia’s remarkably resilient outbound travel market with visa-free entry...
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Draws Thousands to Jordan’s Historic Machaerus
More than 2,500 people gathered at Jordan’s ancient Machaerus site for a landmark performance of...
Jordan MMA Week Puts Petra, Wadi Rum and Tourism in the Fight Spotlight
Jordan is turning the global appeal of MMA into a tourism showcase. Backed by the Jordan Tourism...
Jordan & Palestine Join Hands: Religious Tourism With a Higher Purpose
Jordan and Palestine are joining forces to unlock the potential of religious tourism, creating...
Jordan Looks to China: King Abdullah Opens New Doors for Tourism
Jordan is looking east for its next tourism opportunity. King Abdullah II’s talks in Shanghai...
Handel’s Messiah at Mukawir Showcases Jordan’s Remarkable Role in Peace, Tourism and Cultural Resilience
As Handel’s Messiah comes to the biblical site of Mukawir, Jordan is sending a message far beyond...
Wego and Jordan Tourism Board Bring Ahlan Jordan to MENA Travelers
Wego and the Jordan Tourism Board are bringing Ahlan Jordan to travelers across MENA, promoting...
Pope Tawadros II Visit Puts Jordan’s Baptism Site in Global Christian Spotlight
Jordan’s ambitions as a global Christian pilgrimage destination are gaining momentum after Pope...
A New Day Is Rising for Jordan Tourism: UNESCO Puts Aqaba and Its Red Sea Treasure on the World Stage
There is a new sense of excitement in Jordan’s tourism industry. The UNESCO World Heritage...
Tourism: Jordan Looks Ahead as UNESCO Honors Aqaba Marine Reserve and Tourism Grows
Jordan is looking ahead as the UNESCO-listed Aqaba Marine Reserve becomes a symbol of the Kingdom's...
Egypt’s Damietta Attack Is a Security Warning — Not a Verdict on Tourism
A reported drone strike at Egypt's Damietta Port highlights how regional conflict can damage a...
Middle East Conflict Live Updates
Follow continuously updated coverage of the Middle East conflict through the lens of travel...
UAE Airports Stay Open as Gulf Travel Advisories Rise and Hotel Security Warning Emerges
Travel to and through the Gulf remains largely uninterrupted despite heightened regional tensions...
Fear Is the Biggest Threat to Middle East Tourism—Not the War: Dubai’s US$817 Invitation Shows Why
Dubai's innovative US$817 resident invitation campaign could become a blueprint for rebuilding...
Iran-Israel-US Conflict Disrupts Gulf Aviation While Tourism Shows Resilience
Renewed hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States are disrupting Middle East...
Jordan Tourism Board Chairman Reassures Global Travel Industry That Jordan Remains Open, Safe, and Ready to Welcome Visitors
Jordan Tourism Board Chairman and Minister of Tourism & Antiquities Dr. Emad Naim Hijazeen has...
Churches and Pilgrimage Groups Travel To Jordan
Jordan’s tourism industry is seeking recovery despite the regional conflict affecting neighboring...
The Iran War Is Emptying Hotels, Shopping Malls, Airports Across Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv — While Egypt and Jordan Suffer the Fallout
The Iran war is reshaping Middle East tourism, aviation, real estate, and luxury retail. From...
Dr. Taleb Rifai: The Statesman Who Humanized Global Tourism Celebrated at the WTTC Leadership Cruise
Dr. Taleb Rifai transformed global tourism into a movement centered on humanity, peace, and...
WTTC Economic Impact Research Shows Middle East Tourism Growth Outpacing Global Trends
The World Travel & Tourism Council reports that Middle East tourism surged in 2025, led by...
Jordan: Quiet Strength, Tourism Resilience, and the JTB Charter Flight from Paris
A charter flight from France carrying 105 tourists to Amman marks a powerful moment for Jordan’s...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
As Travel to Israel Tightens, Jordan Positions Itself as a Gateway — and a Destination
As war disrupts travel to and from Israel, Jordan is emerging as a stable alternative—balancing...
Culture Leads, Sentiment Holds: Safe Cultural Travel from Berlin to the World in Times of Conflict
From Japan to Berlin, the world still reveals itself as a place of quiet wonder—where timeless...
Queen Alia Airport Amman Maintains Stable Flight Operations Despite Regional Tensions
Queen Alia International Airport in Amman continues to maintain stable flight operations in early...
When War Reaches Hotels, Airports and Heritage Sites
Hotels, airports, and UNESCO heritage sites are increasingly appearing on the front lines of modern...
Iranian Missiles and Drones Strike Airports, Luxury Hotels, and Residential Towers Across the Region
Iran launched a wave of missile and drone strikes across the Middle East and the Caucasus, hitting...
U.S. Government Urges Citizens to Leave 13 Countries Immediately, While Airports Are Closed
The United States has issued an urgent advisory directing American citizens to leave 13 Middle...
10 Most Instagrammable Spots in Middle East
The Middle East is full of culture and colors, as every corner has a perfect photo moment. It has...
The Kingdom of Time is Set For Strong 2026 Rebound as New Air Links Restore Traveller Confidence
Jordan’s tourism sector is poised for a strong rebound in 2026, supported by new international air...
Lufthansa prepares evacuation of Israel-based staff as Middle East crisis spirals
While eTN reports from the ground in Iran say there are unknown explosions being heard across the...
OACM Launches World’s First Environmental Diplomacy Education & Employment Centre
The Ocean Alliance Conservation Member has launched the world’s first Environmental Diplomacy...
Experience Jordan Tourism the Way Locals Live It
The Local Eye Experience invites travelers to see Jordan through the eyes of its people. Guided by...
Eurowings is now flying from Stuttgart to Amman
Successful inaugural flight by Germany's largest holiday airline to Jordan • Two weekly connections...
Travel to Jordan is Trending Now: Where History, Desert, and the Sea Meet
Petra, Aqaba, Amman, Wadi Rum, and The Dead Sea are in the Kingdom of Jordan. Travel to Jordan is...
Ryanair Launches Record Winter Schedule to Amman
Ryanair delivers over 300K seats and 18 routes to 12 EU Countries to Amman, Jordan.
Jordan Wins Two Gold Awards at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan won two gold awards at the Official Participants Awards ceremony...
World Tourism Day 2025 by Dr. Taleb Rifai, former UNWTO Secretary General
Dr. Taleb Rifai, the former Secretary General of UNWTO from Jordan, and still one of the most...
Prince El Hassan Opens International Conference on History and Archaeology of Jordan in Athens
His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal, President of the Arab Thought Forum, presided on Monday...
The Role of Tourism in the Genocide in Gaza is not Anti-Semitic
The Genocide in Gaza is progressing in overdrive. Out of a million people in Gaza City, only about...
Jordan Remains The Perfect Movie Set – and Jordan Tourism Loves it
Tourism in Jordan has been hit hard, despite the country being one of the most welcoming in the...
Jordan at the Forefront of Adventure Tourism with Marathon Des Sables 2025
In a major announcement for Jordan's tourism sector, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Lina...
Jordan International Food Festival (JIFF) 2025 Returns
A Culinary Journey Through the Heart of the Middle East.
Opening of the exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” in Assisi, Italy
In line with ongoing efforts to highlight Jordan’s religious heritage and promote religious...
Qatar Airways Resumes Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan Flights
Commencing on 30 June 2025, Qatar Airways will restart operations at five locations in Iraq.
Russia Resumes Iran, Iraq and Jordan Flights
According to Eurocontrol, a pan-European air traffic organization, approximately 650 flights were...
Italian City of Assisi to Host Traveling Exhibition – Jordan: Dawn of Christianity
On July 4, the historic city of Assisi, nestled in the heart of Italy’s Umbria region, will host...
Airspace Closed: Worldwide Flight Cancellations and Reroutings, Attacks
The new security situation in Iran and Israel is not only cancelling flights to these two...
Dutch Thru-Hiker Unveils Soul-Stirring Book on Jordan Trail
A Call to Adventure Across Jordan’s Wild Heart.
Former Jordan Minister Nayef H. Al-Fayez Resigned as Chief Commissioner
Nayef H. Al-fayez said, "After two and a half years, I conclude my role as Chief Commissioner of...
UNWTO in Critical Transition: Integrity & Security Alert by Francesco Frangialli & Taleb Rifai
Prof. Francesco Frangialli is the Honorary Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism...
Jordan Royal Film Commission Announces Big Rebate on Productions at Cannes
During Jordan's participation in the Cannes Film Festival, the Royal Film Commission – Jordan (RFC)...
Gloria Guevara endorsed by Prof. Francesco Frangialli, Second Former SG UNWTO
Gloria Guevara, the Mexican Candidate for the post of UN-Tourism Secretary General, is now endorsed...
Yes, It’s in Jordan, where Tourism United a Democrat and Republican Congressman
Yes, it's Jordan! Tourism is a business of peace that unites even Republicans and Democrats...
Jordan Tourism Board Concluded Successful Participation in ITB Berlin 2025
Jordan’s pavilion at ITB Berlin provided a vital platform to highlight the country’s diverse...
The Land of Tourism Resilience: Jordan
Jordan has always been a beacon of resilience, unity, and hope, even in the face of regional...
Aqaba to Host World’s Biggest B2B Congress for Destination Weddings in October 2025
Today, the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB)...
Christianity in Jordan Showcased at Vatican City
Exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity”
Tourism: A Pathway to Peace, Storytelling, and Understanding
This content was provided by World Tourism Network Hero from Jordan. Mona Naffa, in response to a...
Joy and Peace in Jordan: Lightning the Christmas Tree at the Baptism Site
Jordan is a destination resembling peace through tourism when the country was lighting the...
Royal Jordanian and Jordan Tourism Board to Revive Tourism
A new Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) campaign has been launched to attract tourists to Jordan.
Rafah, Gazah: World Leaders say NO! Tourism Leaders Say What?
When a million people, many children are in imminent danger of dying, it's time to speak out - it's...
Oneworld Airline Alliance Changes Under CEO Nat Pieper
My Name is Nat, I am an Alaska Airlines guy. I will change the oneworld Airline Alliance. This may...
This War Must Go on? WTN Tourism Advocacy on Youth & Education
Wars, Tourism, what about Young People, is the question in the ongoing World Tourism Network...
The Pope’s Big Push for Jordan Dead Sea Tourism
The Pope is giving a welcome boost for a safe tourism country caught in a deadly conflict among its...
WTN Advocacy: Visit People, not Destinations in War Times
World Tourism Network in an advocacy campaign is speaking out on wars, tourism and young People...
WTN, PATA, IIPT Tourism Leaders First to Speak Out on Gaza
World Tourism Network calls for Travel and Tourism Leaders to take a stand on the Gaza war, come...
Canada Expands Air Agreements with Ethiopia, Jordan and Türkiye
New rights under expanded air transport agreements are available for use by Canadian, Ethiopian...
Middle East in 2023: War, Tourism Slowdown, and Dreams of ‘New Europe’
The Middle East has seen wars here and there constantly. The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict...
Jordan Wins Wanderlust 2023 Golden Award for Most Desirable Adventure Destination
Jordan, a country renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, has been...
