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Announcing the Opening of Aqaba Tourist Information Center in its new location - Aqaba ,Jordan
25 September 2012


Greetings from Aqaba Tourist Information Centre of the Marketing and Tourism Directorate at the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority(ASEZA)

We are pleased and proud to announce the opening of Aqaba Tourist Information Center (TIC) in its new location (At The City Services Directorate Building/Al-Hammamat Al-Tunisyya St.) after completion of the new expansion and renovation

The new Aqaba TIC was officially opened on the 25th of April 2012 under the patronage Of H.E Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority’s Chief Commissioner, with the presence of dignitaries; official’s and stake holders representing the Tourism sector.



The concept of the center as a whole is the first of its kind in Jordan and the region, it provides unique services and information to meet tourist expectations and enriches the tourism experience, and all tourists visiting the center can obtain sufficient information on attractions, guidance, and advice on the city and its surroundings. The centre also provides visitors with free maps and brochures available in seven languages.

With the new location and facilities, tourists can spend much more time inside by watching a movie, browsing brochures, and enjoying the garden. Again, it is in the heart of the city and close to all facilities and attractions and visible to all visitors.

The centre is open daily, all year round (from 08:00am till 06:00pm).



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