‘Urdun Jannah’ boosts domestic tourism with 14,199 participants in January

Jordan receives 36 tourist ships in Aqaba since year start
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AMMAN — The number of Jordanians participating in ‘Urdun Jannah’ program reached 14,199 in January, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.اضافة اعلان

According to the most recent date, the majority of visitors headed to the city of Aqaba, with 11,413 visitors, while Wadi Rum saw 1,721, Petra 1,622, and the Baptism Site 1,530, with the remaining visitors distributed among other destinations, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.

Notably, some destinations such as Jerash, Dana Reserve, and Shobak recorded no visits through ‘Urdon Jannah.’

The Ministry of Tourism launched the ‘Urdon Jannah’ program in May 2019 in collaboration with the Tourism Promotion Authority. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the program has continued and developed tourist destinations it covers.

Supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Authority with a percentage exceeding 50 percent of the trip's cost, the program is implemented by tourism offices and various tourism sectors. It aims to stimulate domestic tourism and encourage citizens to visit dozens of tourist destinations.


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