Issue No. 8 -May 2007 Click to View Full Issue
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JTB NEWS
JTB Participates at IMEX

Jordan became the top MICE destination on the agenda of hosted buyers attending the IMEX specialized large scale trade show. JTB had a successful participation in the show where the stand was visited by a good number of potential buyers that left the stand fascinated by Jordan and looking forward to holding their next event there.
JTB Launches ِArabic Website and Visitor's Guide

The Jordan Tourism Board launched a marketing plan for the GCC under the slogan "Marhabakom" (welcome) which will continue until mid July with the aim of promoting Jordan as a tourist destination in the GCC. Jordan relies heavily on Arab visitors, who make up 60% of overnight visitors to the country.
JTB Launches Campaign to Attract Gulf Visitors

As part of its efforts in boosting the number of Arab Gulf tourists, constituting of 17.8% of total incoming tourists in 2006, the Jordan Tourism Board launched a two-month promotional campaign throughout the Gulf region.
JTB UK Affirms its Powerful Presence in Ireland

JTB UK visited Dublin for a sales mission and press promotion. Twenty people including tour operators, press and the Jordan Honorary Consul attended the dinner at Eden Restaurant.
HRH Prince Faisal Visits JTB

HRH Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein visited the Jordan Tourism Board to attend a presentation delivered by the Managing Director on the new brand that has been developed for the tourism sector, and the activities undertaken by the JTB abroad in branding and marketing the country as a boutique destination.
Tour Fair Seminar III, Barcelona Uses the JTB as a Model NTB in Developing Countries

Jordan Tourism Board Marketing Coordinators, Miss Elina Taji and Mr. Saed Zawaideh were nominated by CBI (Dutch Centre for the Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries) to participate in the Tour Fair Seminar III that took place in Barcelona 16-20/4/2007.
Jordan Continues Commitment to Peace through Tourism as Sponsor of 4th IIPT African Conference

IIPT President, Louis D’Amore announced on the 17th of April that the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan continues its support and commitment to “Building a Culture of Peace through Tourism” as a sponsor of the 4th IIPT African Conference being held in Uganda May 20 to 25, 2007 under the patronage of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President, Republic of Uganda
Jordan Tourism Board Hosts Representatives of the Mediterranean Broadcasting Media in Jordan to Vote for Petra

The Jordan Tourism Board hosted participants in the 14th Broadcast Media Conference of Mediterranean countries (COPERM), organized by Jordan Radio and Television Corporation, on a tour of Petra as part of its efforts in supporting the voting campaign in favor of the city.