Archive for the ‘Jordan’ Category
Tourists to Jordan’s ancient city Petra increased by 300,000 in 2008
BY XINHUANET.COM | JAN 11, 2009 AMMAN – The number of tourists who visited Jordan’s ancient city of Petra in 2008 stood at 800,000 compared with 500,000 in 2007, the Petra Archaeological Park said on Sunday. According to the park, Among the 800,000 tourists in 2008, around 711,000 were from Europe and other foreign countries [...]
January 12, 2009
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Jordan Tourism Board N.A. partners with National Geographic ADVENTURE Magazine and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) for the 2009 Jordan Travel Mart
Whether it's trekking by foot or by camel, hiking or air-ballooning in Wadi Rum, diving in the Red Sea, the adventure travel market in Jordan has it all! Being at the center of the old and modern worlds, Jordan offers a rich experience to the adventure traveler, which allows visitors to play a participatory and [...]
October 20, 2008
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A Conversation with Queen Rania in The September edition of Conde Nast Traveler magazine
The September edition of Conde Nast Traveler magazine features an interview with Queen Rania focusing particularly on travel and tourism in Jordan. "We have something for everyone. Kids can enjoy water parks and a fabulous new children’s museum–my youngest, Hashem, is quite a regular! Ladies can relax in the region’s biggest spa by the shores [...]
August 27, 2008
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Placido Domingo and others perform at the Jordan Festival
International opera stars Placido Domingo, Julia Migenes, and jazz singer Diana Krall were the highlights of a star-studded summer in Jordan. This was the first time the world-renowned Spanish tenor Placido Domingo and the American soprano opera singer Julia Migenes performed in Jordan. It was also the first time for Canadian Jazz vocalist and pianist [...]
July 29, 2008
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Obama holds Press Conference at the Historic Citadel in Jordan
Senator Barack Obama as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee held a press conference at the Citadel overlooking the ancient city of Amman. While in Jordan, Obama took part in a private meeting with King Abdullah II, stating that his leadership "is a source of pride for its own people." He further mentions, "I have long [...]
July 23, 2008
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Alex Harris, CTC, Honorary Chairman, American Tourism Society participant at the Petra IV Conference of Nobel Laureates in Jordan
NY, New York – Alex Harris, CTC, Honorary Chairman, American Tourism Society (ATS), and Chairman, General Tours, was among the distinguished guests invited to The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to attend the Petra IV Conference of Nobel Laureates held in Petra, Jordan, June 17-19, 2008.
July 14, 2008
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His Majesty King Abdullah Opened the 4th Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates
Petra, Jordan – His Majesty King Abdullah opened the Fourth Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates urging conference participants to lead hands-on involvement in the development of the Middle East.
June 24, 2008
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Placido Domingo and Diana Krall to perform at Jordan festival
International opera stars Placido Domingo and Julia Migenes, and jazz singer Diana Krall will be the highlights of a star-studded summer in Jordan.
June 24, 2008
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Explore Jordan thru the eyes of Indiana Jones
After years of living vicariously through INDIANA JONES on the big screen, travelers can now experience the adventure first-hand. Available exclusively at http://www.expedia.com/daily/vacations/summerofadventure/IJ/default.asp the tours are inspired by the four INDIANA JONES movies and get travelers closer to the cultures, people and breathtaking destination experiences featured in the on-screen adventures — with the added comfort [...]
June 10, 2008
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Jordan Travel Mart ‘09 To Be Held February 22-24 At The Dead Sea, Jordan
(McLean, VA and Jacksonville, FL) The Jordan Tourism Board North America confirms the 2009 Jordan Travel Mart (JTM) will be held February 22-24 at the Dead Sea in Jordan. The JTM format that was successfully introduced at the inaugural 2008 Event will feature two days of pre-scheduled appointments between USA, Canada, Mexico, and Central & [...]
June 5, 2008
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