Near East Adventure Tourism Conference kicks off in Amman

AMMAN — The Adventure Tourism Conference for the Near East (Adventure ELEVATE) kicked off in Amman under the slogan "Sharing Fierce Wisdom". In attendance were 175 people from all around the world with opening remarks from Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Makram Al-Qaisi highlighting that the Kingdom places great importance on adventure tourism and that it’s a perfect spot to adventure with many unique and diverse landscapes, not just in the region, but globally. He also highlighted Jordan's ambition to be a diverse tourist attraction for this type of tourism by 2030.اضافة اعلان

He added that the significance of adventure tourism lies in its contribution to community tourism. For instance, the Jordan Trail, ranked sixth globally by many adventure tourism organizations, supports around 100 community tourism experiences out of 850 available throughout the Kingdom, the Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.

Meanwhile, Director-General of the Jordan Tourism Board Dr. Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat mentioned that when the challenges of Covid-19 subsided, a natural human desire for adventure and exploration. Jordan witnessed a surge in the spirit of adventure among travelers and was ready to embrace adventure tourists, offering unique experiences.

Arabiyat also highlighted the collaboration with low-cost airlines and specialized adventure offers to cater to the unique needs of tourists while considering their budget constraints. He mentioned that the board hosted over 120 global tourism offices from adventure tourism companies, received more than 85 international media personalities, generated over $17 million from new tourism businesses, and secured media coverage worth millions of dollars regionally and internationally to promote adventure tourism in Jordan and the region.

He said, "Jordan's advantage lies in its diversity, from camping under the stunning stars to the beautiful valleys, from long walks through Wadi Rum and Petra to enjoying the flavors of a homemade meal that embodies the genuine Jordanian hospitality, creating cherished memories for every tourist."