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TAROM airline prepares for summer season

Chief Assignment Editor- March 16, 2017 0

TAROM airline is preparing the peak summer season and will commence a fourth weekly flight between Bucharest, Romania’s capital, and Amman, Jordan. This new flight ... Read More

UNWTO Secretary General and the role Africa plays

Juergen Steinmetz- January 8, 2017 0

The race is on for the next UNWTO Secretary General. Candidates are heading to Madrid during the upcoming FITUR to introduce themselves.  Specifically in Africa, ... Read More

Merry Christmas from the Holy Land of Jordan: Not travel warnings

Juergen Steinmetz- December 25, 2016 0

Merry Christmas from the Holy Land of Jordan. Mona Naffa, a Jordan American tourism professional residing in Amman continued her Christmas Facebook message to eTN ... Read More

US citizens warned against traveling to Jordan and Egypt

Global Editor- December 24, 2016 0

The United States has warned its citizens against traveling to all parts of Jordan, after two recent terror attacks killed dozens of people, including a ... Read More

Jordan Vows Security Crackdown

eturbonews- December 21, 2016 0

This weeks’ attack on Karak, a Jordanian tourist destination, has left Jordanians reeling amid calls for better security. Islamic State claimed responsibility for a shooting ... Read More

Statement: Attack in Jordan today categorized as a criminal incident

eturbonews- December 18, 2016 0

It does appear to be a terror attack in Jordan today. Today's deadly incident in Jordan close to a Kerak Castle, a famous Jordanian tourist ... Read More

Shooting attack at tourist attraction in Jordan

eturbonews- December 18, 2016 0

Jordan is usually a very safe tourist destination in the Middle East, but not on Sunday. Four police officers and a Canadian tourist were killed ... Read More

Magnificent archaeological discovery in Jordan

Global Editor- November 25, 2016 0

An ancient tomb has been discovered in the town of Beit Ras during an excavation project to expand a local waste-water sanitation network. (more…) Read More

Russian tourists love Jordan: 400 visitors landed in Aqaba today

eturbonews- November 23, 2016 0

A Pegas Touristic charter flight from Russia carrying 400 tourists landed in Aqaba, Jordan today. Aqaba is a seaside resort in Southern Jordan and after ... Read More

Flying Star Alliance partners: How safe for United Airlines passengers

eturbonews- November 5, 2016 0

On June 11 the CEO of Star Alliance, the largest airline alliance gave the go-ahead for new technology investment and wide-ranging enhancements to operational processes ... Read More

UNWTO did it: Jordan and Egypt positioned as safe tourism destinations

eturbonews- November 2, 2016 0

Jordan and Egypt are like twins when it comes to travel and tourism. This especially counts for Petra, Jordan, and Luxor, Egypt – both a journey ... Read More

Monaco Business Development celebrates world records, Amman green park & celebrity tours

Chief Assignment Editor- November 1, 2016 0

Monaco Business Development is made up of energetic and talented women with diverse backgrounds brining a fresh vibrant look into the story of Jordan with ... Read More

Jordan Tourism in the global spotlight at UNWTO conference in Petra

Juergen Steinmetz- October 26, 2016 0

Today a two-day regional conference organized jointly by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Jordan Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, and the European ... Read More

UNWTO brings an inclusive tourism future to Petra, Jordan

Juergen Steinmetz- October 25, 2016 0

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today opened its regional conference in Petra, Jordan, under the patronage of HE Dr. Hani Mulki, Prime Minister ... Read More

Citadel took me back 8000 to 10000 years today

Juergen Steinmetz- October 23, 2016 0

Visiting Amman, Jordan today I had the chance to visit the Hill of the Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a) in the middle of Amman. 4 Jordan dollars ... Read More

Lufthansa 692 Frankfurt – Amman, a three-star rating

Juergen Steinmetz- October 23, 2016 0

Yesterday I flew on LH692 from Frankfurt to Amman, Jordan, on a new Lufthansa Airbus 321. The flight was completely booked, and I was lucky ... Read More

New International Gateway: Jordanian Seaside Resort Aqaba

eturbonews- October 22, 2016 0

Tourists are arriving into Jordan through its backdoor, the Seaside Resort of Aqaba. The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) is looking for new inbound market. Sandwiched ... Read More

World Tourism Organization and EBRD organizing MENA region tourism conference

Global Editor- October 19, 2016 0

Jordan conference will gather the ministers of tourism from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Montenegro, Palestine and Tunisia Read More