AMMAN — The
Lower House Tourism and Heritage Committee, led
by Abdul Hakeem Mahmoud Al-Hindi, convened a meeting on Monday with
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Makram Al-Qaisi and Director-General of the Jordanian
Tourism Board (JTB) Abdelrazzak Arabiyat.
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The purpose of the meeting was to address the current state
and challenges facing Jordan's
tourism sector, as reported by Hala News.
Highlighting the efforts made to promote tourism in the
country, Arabiyat, emphasized the expansion of distribution channels for the
Jordanian tourism product.
The JTB aims to target 53 countries worldwide and has been
actively engaged in intensive electronic promotion of tourism in Jordan.
Arabiyat also highlighted the positive impact of agreements
signed with low-cost airlines, which have resulted in an increase in visitor
numbers this year and have played a crucial role in attracting more tourists to
the Kingdom.
The meeting also sought to shed light on the accomplishments
of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the JTB, while outlining the key
objectives for revitalizing the vital tourism sector that supports the
Jordanian economy.
Hindi underlined the significance of the Royal Independence
Medal bestowed upon the JTB, which reflects King Abdullah's commitment to the
growth and development of the tourism industry.
Efforts to boost tourism
A major focus of the meeting was the importance of training
and employing local labor within the tourism industry instead of relying
heavily on foreign markets.
The discussions also addressed concerns related to tourist
transportation. Hindi stressed the need for legislation to protect and regulate
the rights of workers in certain sector services, such as the
"charge" service, in order to safeguard the interests of the tourism
sector in Jordan.
In response, Minister Qaisi highlighted the tourism sector's
pivotal role as a driver of national economic growth, revealing that
approximately 54,000 individuals are employed in various tourism facilities
across Jordan.
He commended the productive
partnership between the ministry and the committee, recognizing the committee's
field visits and meetings as valuable contributions to understanding the
reality of Jordanian tourism.
Focus on local labor and transportation
Regarding challenges associated with tourist transportation
and the protection of trained workers, Qaisi assured that concerted efforts
would be made to overcome these obstacles and find suitable solutions through
collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
The minister also provided insights into the ministry's
strategic plan to revitalize tourism, which includes the addition of new
archaeological sites and the promotion of important historical locations.
Moreover, the ministry aims to showcase archaeological
artifacts in its museums, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history of
the Kingdom.
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