AMMAN — The Aqaba cruise ship terminal welcomed MSC Splendida early Tuesday, arriving from the Egyptian port
of Safaga with approximately 3,400 tourists from various European and Arab
countries, as well as its 1,168 crew members.
Winter season
sees increased tourist arrivals in AqabaFayez al-Fayez, spokesperson for the
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), stated that the arrival of a
large number of cruise ships during the winter tourist season confirms Aqaba's
status as a Red Sea gateway and a global tourist destination.
According to Fayez, the tourists are
scheduled to visit the Golden Triangle (Aqaba, Petra, and Wadi Rum) and tour
the city of Aqaba, which will contribute to reviving the tourism movement.
He further added that ASEZA has provided all necessary logistical services to receive tourists and transport
them to historical, archaeological, and tourist areas in the Golden Triangle.
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AMMAN — The
Aqaba cruise ship terminal welcomed MSC Splendida early Tuesday, arriving from the Egyptian port
of Safaga with approximately 3,400 tourists from various European and Arab
countries, as well as its 1,168 crew members.
Winter season
sees increased tourist arrivals in AqabaFayez al-Fayez, spokesperson for the
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), stated that the arrival of a
large number of cruise ships during the winter tourist season confirms Aqaba's
status as a Red Sea gateway and a global tourist destination.
According to Fayez, the tourists are
scheduled to visit the Golden Triangle (Aqaba, Petra, and Wadi Rum) and tour
the city of Aqaba, which will contribute to reviving the tourism movement.
He further added that
ASEZA has provided all necessary logistical services to receive tourists and transport
them to historical, archaeological, and tourist areas in the Golden Triangle.
Read more National news
Jordan News
