“Visited Jordan this week, so much to see and experience! We visited the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus, Petra and all its fascinations, camels, and the spot where the big boulder comes rolling out of Indiana Jones. So much history there in the ‘Rose City,’ voted one of the 7 new wonders of the world. It takes 3 days to really see it all, we only spent 3 hours. Put it on your must see list if you haven’t already!” — Oprah Winfrey, March 2023
Around the World: Good Morning Washington
LIVE again in Jordan
Good Morning Washington continues our Around the World tourism spotlight back in one of our favorite destinations Jordan! Kidd O’Shea joined us live from the beautiful Fairmont Amman, sitting down with our good friend Malia Asfour, Managing Director at Jordan Tourism Board North America.
A Journey Through Time and Culture in Jordan's Enigmatic Capital of Amman
Amman, the vibrant capital of Jordan, is a city where the pulse of the modern Middle East meets the relics of centuries past. This bustling metropolis, spread over seven hills, is a kaleidoscope of color and culture, with its roots reaching deep into the pages of history. It’s a place where every corner has a story to tell, from the ancient Citadel that stands guard over the city to the urban sprawl that buzzes with life beneath it.
Baptism site welcomes record 212,000 visitors in 2023
Welcoming approximately 212,000 visitors in 2023, the Baptism site observed an increase by 36 per cent compared with 2022, according to Director General of the Baptism Site Commission Rustom Mkhjian. According to Mkhjian, the trend for restoration and renovation emphasize the true character of the site, noting that during the pandemic the site’s commission focused on turning challenges into opportunities.
Want to Travel to Jordan? Steal This 9-Day Itinerary!
Jordan is an incredible destination and one I return to over and over. The food is great, people are welcoming, and there's so much to see! The itinerary in this video, from a press trip I took in @VisitJordan, offers a great example of some of the top sights in the country as well as tips and tricks for folks looking to travel there.
Here's What You Can Do in Petra During Your Day Trip
Petra in Jordan is a city carved from the pink cliffs and has a history that dates back over 2,000 years. It's known for its stunning architecture and cultural significance. The Nabateans, an ancient Arab people, built this city, which played a key role in trade routes connecting the East and the West. When you visit Petra, you walk along paths that ancient traders used. The city, set in a rugged landscape, was a busy center for trading goods like silk and spices.
Byzantine Church in Petra holds first Epiphany prayer in 1,400 years
The Epiphany prayer was held on Saturday at the Byzantine Church in Petra for the first time in over 1,400 years as a step by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) for adding Petra to the Christian pilgrimage map and targeting new tourist markets. President of PDTRA Fares Braizat stated that the Epiphany prayer in Petra marks the beginning of adding Petra to the Christian pilgrimage map in Jordan.
How Meaningful Travel Helps Drive Sustainable Tourism
In 2018, the Jordan Tourism Board, North America hosted The Meaningful Travel Summit with Tourism Cares, bringing together key travel influencers from across Canada and the US. The purpose of the summit was to create a tourism experience where local communities can benefit from tourism dollars and where we could help disperse visitors to less traveled locations throughout the country. This is when the concept of the “Meaningful Travel Map of Jordan” was born.
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The rolling desert dunes of Wadi Rum. The buoyant, restorative waters of the Dead Sea. The millennia-old majesty of Petra. And oooh, the shawarma. For ancient history, "Are we still on Earth?” views, and all things hummus, Jordan is your jam.
Biblical and Historic Jordan is jam-packed with visits that appeal to travelers with a particular interest in ancient times. Each day reveals more about the long and sacred history of this amazing nation.
Travel to the ‘Rose City’ of Petra, the highlight on this Jordan trip. But there’s more to discover as you learn about Jordanian culture with the Khzoz family, have dinner with a Bedouin tribe and spend a soulful night gazing at the clear night’s sky when you stay in Wadi Rum desert.
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