‘Urdun Jannah’ boosts domestic tourism with 55,400 participants

(MENAFN- Jordan Times) AMMAN – The Ministry of Tourism’s “Urdun Jannah” program, aimed at promoting domestic tourism, has attracted 55,400 participants since the beginning of this year.

The Operational Director of the “Urdun Jannah” programme,
Ahmed Rifai revealed that this year’s participation has doubled compared to the same period last year, when there were 20,500 participants, adding that 1,400 tourist buses, each accompanied by a guide, will take citizens to a variety of tourist destinations in the Kingdom’s governorates have transported, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

Rifai also said that the program has played an important role in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector by involving tourism agencies in the organization and management of tours, providing travel guides and supporting various tourist facilities such as restaurants and camps.

He also noted that the operational framework of the program has been revised, emphasizing that the revised approach aims to empower local communities, strengthen the tourism sector and boost domestic tourism, adding that plans are in are in the works to introduce additional destinations and work with the Ministry of Education to include a school travel programme, with destinations selected based on their relevance to the curriculum and educational value.

The director also said that the program aims to introduce visitors to the rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes and unique traditions of Jordan’s governorates. Emphasizing that the program has been expanded to include various experiences that highlight the culture, customs and traditions of each governorate. For example, in Karak, the Karak Jameed Experience was created, allowing visitors to participate in the preparation of the traditional Karak dish Mansaf.

Rifai also highlighted that a proposal is being considered to designate a library in Madaba as a creative space for dialogue, culture and the launch of entrepreneurial initiatives that will meet the aspirations and ideas of young people. He added that the aim is to provide a social and cultural space for local young people and visitors, and promote a reading culture. The library will offer a wide variety of used, rare and new books for all ages, he said.

In Maan, “The Founding King Palace” will be introduced as a comprehensive national museum, highlighting an important historical period from the Great Arab Revolt to the establishment of the Jordanian state.

Rifai also emphasized that a special telephone number (064603366) has been set up to receive complaints, suggestions or queries regarding the addition of new tourist destinations to the program plan.

The daily excursions offered by the program cost JD10 per person, including lunch and drinks, with children under 4 traveling free.

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