AMMAN — His Majesty
King Abdullah on Sunday
reaffirmed the need to unify efforts towards the recovery of the tourism
sector, and enhancing its competitiveness, a Royal Court statement said.
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At a meeting with representatives of the tourism sector,
attended by
HRH Crown Prince Hussein at Al-Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah
highlighted the need for the private and public sectors to work collectively on
advancing the economy, placing emphasis on sectors that are reopening,
especially tourism.
His Majesty called for intensifying efforts to develop the
tourism product in the Kingdom, as well as promoting it locally, regionally,
and internationally.
The King noted work to accelerate vaccinating workers in the
sector over the past weeks, and the reopening of tourist facilities, in line
with health protocols, according to the statement.
His Majesty said there is a need for the government to
outline its measures to develop economic sectors, in cooperation with the
private sector, within specific timeframes, in order to achieve economic
growth, enhance employment, and improve services.
The King underlined the need to build on efforts to promote
tourism to the “Golden Triangle” of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba, as well as
through the “Urdun Jannah” program, while also expanding on the impact of
economic incentives provided to the sector and the relaunching of promotion
campaigns for incoming tourists.
In addition, His Majesty called for attracting new low-cost carriers
to increase the number of incoming tourists, urging private sector
representatives to maintain cooperation and planning with the government to
enhance the sector’s performance, which has great potential.
The King was briefed by Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh,
Tourism Minister Nayef Al Fayez, and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
Chief Commissioner Nayef Bakhit on the measures in process to facilitate the
recovery of the tourism sector, due to its importance and substantial
contribution to the gross domestic product, the statement added.
Director of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan attended
the meeting.
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