AMMAN — In an ongoing commitment to invigorate both domestic
and international tourism, the
Aqaba Special Economic Authority is curating an
array of activities and ventures focusing on Aqaba and the iconic
Golden Triangle, comprising Aqaba, Petra, and Wadi Rum. These efforts underscore the region's
rich potential as a vibrant travel hub.
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Over recent months, the city has seen a flourish of
artistic, entertainment, and family-friendly festivals, further amplifying its
allure, Jordan News Agency Petra reported.
Underlining the authority's proactive role, Fayez mentioned
various initiatives undertaken in tandem with tourism sector partners. These
include the promotion of tourist attractions within the city and hosting
numerous family events across Aqaba, all freely accessible to the public.
Highlighting Aqaba’s dedication to the
marine environment, a
monumental seabed cleanup drive was recently launched at Aqaba's central beach.
This initiative, which saw the involvement of 120 divers, manifests the city's
commitment to
sustainable tourism.
"The city's maritime infrastructure and the synergistic
collaboration between the public and
private sectors have elevated Aqaba’s
tourism stature," Nayef Hamidi Fayez, the head of the Aqaba special region
authority, noted.
Influx of visitors
The past quarter welcomed about 100,000 tourists through
Aqaba’s entry points, including border crossings like Al-Yatm, Wadi Araba,
Al-Durra, the King Hussein International Airport, and the passenger terminal
port.
This period also saw the entry of approximately 23,000
passenger vehicles and 2,400 buses.
A standout figure from the authority's data reveals over
71,000 visitors disembarked from 58 ships, a number that considerably surpassed
the anticipated 25,000 tourists from 10 ships.
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