Jordan and Tunisia forge tourism alliance for mutual travel boost

Mosque Okba, Kairouan, Tunisia
Mosque Okba, Kairouan, Tunisia. (Photo: Unsplash)
AMMANJordan Society of Tourism and Travel Agents (JSTA) and the Tunisian Association of Travel Agents (FTAV) have joined forces to strengthen tourism ties and boost mutual travel between the two countries. اضافة اعلان

On Wednesday, the organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at stimulating tourism traffic and reducing airfares through the utilization of low-cost airlines, thereby promoting joint tourism activities, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.

The MoU was formally signed by Suhail Helsa, Chairman of JSTA, and Omar Riahi, head of the delegation and representative of Tunisian tourism companies. Helsa expressed his enthusiasm for the agreement, stating that it represents a positive step towards encouraging tourism and supporting economic and social relations between Jordan and Tunisia.

The memorandum seeks to establish coordination for regular flights to Jordan via low-cost carriers, taking into account Tunisia's strategic geographical location and its diverse tourism and natural attractions. The goal is to leverage these advantages to attract more visitors from both countries.

Riahi emphasized Tunisia's eagerness to forge stronger cooperation in the tourism sector across all areas by fostering additional joint partnerships. He believes that such collaborations will provide a fresh impetus to the Arab and international tourism landscape.

Mona Mathlouthi, the Director General of Tunisia's International Cooperation Department, echoed the sentiment, expressing her country's commitment to enhancing cooperation with Jordan and striving for the highest levels of collaboration.

She envisions this partnership as a pathway to realizing a vibrant and successful Arab experience in the tourism field.


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