Royal Jordanian to resume flights to Mumbai and Delhi
The Amman-based flag carrier (AMM) Royal Jordanian (RJ) has advertised the reintroduction of flights to BOM and DEL in India this year.
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Royal Commission for AlUla signs new partnership with Petra National Trust
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) signed for a collaborative new partnership with the Petra National Trust (PNT).
Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors approves H1 2024 results
Royal Jordanian’s Board of Directors approved the company's financial results for the first half of 2024, reflecting an improvement in the company's operational performance indicators.
Royal Jordanian holds virtual AGM; issues the financial results of 2023
RJ held its ordinary Annual General Meeting virtually on April 29, 2024. The meeting chaired by RJ’s Board of Directors Chairman Said Darwazeh; was attended by Vice Chairman/CEO Samer…
Royal Jordanian continues its environmental sustainability efforts by planting 1,000 trees in the Azraq Wetland Reserve on Earth Day
Royal Jordanian Airlines, in cooperation with the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, planted 1,000 trees in the Azraq Wetland Reserve on the occasion of Earth Day as part of Royal…
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman ranks number one among the Brand’s Middle East Properties
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman is proud to announce that the hotel is now the top-ranked Ritz-Carlton property in the Middle East, and across the broader EMEA region, according to a number of…
Royal Jordanian inaugurates new services to London Stansted and Manchester
Royal Jordanian will inaugurate two new, non-stop services in the UK; to London Stansted effective Mar. 3, 2024, with three weekly flights, and Manchester on Mar. 6, 2024, with two weekly…
Under the patronage of HRH Prince Faisal Bin Al Hussein, two Embraer 195-E2 aircraft join the RJ fleet
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al-Hussein, the first two Embraer E195-E2, out of the planned eight such aircraft, joined the RJ fleet to serve the short- and…
60 years since Royal Jordanian was established
Dec. 15, RJ marks its 60th anniversary. It is the date when it was launched by His Majesty King Hussein, in 1963. Since then, RJ has been an ambassador of goodwill and friendship to other…
Jordan tourists show it’s open & safe to visit
As the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate, many have found themselves wondering if it is safe to travel to Jordan. Flights to Jordan are continuing to operate, and the Jordan Tourism…
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman commemorates its first year in Jordan
Since opening its doors one year ago, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman has become one of the premier hospitality and leisure destinations in Jordan’s bustling capital city, providing impeccable…
Royal Jordanian hosts ZEDMIBA Forum’s AGM in Amman
Royal Jordanian hosted the annual general meeting of ZEDMIBA Forum that was held in Amman on the 9th of May, in collaboration with the Jordan Tourism Board
Royal Jordanian relaunches Brussels to Amman route
Royal Jordanian will launch its new route on October 26th as part of a twice-weekly service (Thursdays and Sundays).
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman celebrates Women’s Month with a special event at Soleil Café
To commemorate Women’s Month, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, hosted a celebratory event at its indoor garden, Soleil Café.
Jordan Tourism Board partners with SHEIN
The Jordan Tourism Board has joined forces with online fashion retailer SHEIN, using the destination as a stunning backdrop for SHEIN’s spring collections.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman ends its first year on a high note
In 2022, the Kingdom witnessed the official debut of The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, offering the heart of the city the finest luxury experience
Royal Jordanian to grow network in 2023
Royal Jordanian has an ambitious network growth plan for this year, which will see the launch of new, promising markets, including Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Manama/Bahrain, and Al-Ula/Saudi…
Running on the ‘Dead Sea’
The 2023 marathon season is upon us and with it the registration for the Dead Sea Marathon runners is in full swing. The marathon at the lowest place in the world - the Dead Sea, will start…
Royal Jordanian increases frequency of Amman-Aqaba flights to 17 weekly
As part of its continuous efforts to promote domestic tourism, this time to the city of Aqaba, which launched the Aqaba Carnival, Royal Jordanian has increased flight frequencies between…
Jordan: Petra flash floods trigger evacuation of 1,700 people
Violent floods have ripped through the ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan, triggering the evacuation of 1,700 tourists from the UNESCO world heritage site.
Oman Air Holidays partners with Jordan Tourism Board
Oman Air Holidays has announced a strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Oman and Jordan.
Empowering women in tourism put center stage
The shared progress being made in putting women’s empowerment ‘center stage’ of tourism’s restart has been presented at the World Travel Market in London. With the pandemic having made clear…
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman supports King Hussein Cancer Center
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman held a Pink Afternoon Tea recently, at its exquisite farm-to-table restaurant Soleil, welcoming a group of local women in support of breast cancer awareness and…
Royal Jordanian Airlines to introduce 10 new Embraer E2 Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet: the E190-E2 and E195-E2. In total,…
Azraq Wetland Reserve joins ‘Green Destinations Top 100 Sustainable Sites’
The Azraq Wetland Reserve was selected as one of the top 100 best sustainable tourist destinations in the world.
Royal Jordanian hosts EC Meeting of AACO in Amman
Royal Jordanian hosted the ninety-second Executive Committee meeting of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) in Amman
Jordan lifts restrictions on foreign travellers from 1 March
Jordan has announced it was easing coronavirus-related restrictions on foreign visitors from March 1
Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre inaugurated in Jordan
Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) referred to as the Taleb Rifai Centre has been launched in Jordan
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi unveils two routes to Jordan
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, an ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has added services to Amman and Aqaba in Jordan
Fly High! Royal Jordanian’s programme for corporate travel
Royal Jordanian has launched its innovative and dynamic corporate programme Fly High in line with its five-year turnaround plan
10 most Instagrammed ecotourism destinations
This year marks the 50th year of Earth Day celebrations that shows our relentless effort to make changes in saving the environment.
Set sail to the safest and most exotic destinations in Middle East
The mental image most of us have about the Middle East is extraordinary landscapes and windswept desert dunes. Though the area has mushroomed with deserts, there are many other exotic…
Jordan airport welcomes over 679,000 passengers in January
Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed a total of 679,791 passengers during the month of January, marking a 3.9% increase in comparison to the same month last year.…
Transavia France starts Amman flights
Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has welcomed the first direct Transavia France flight from Lyon in France, signalling the commencement of two weekly round trips between…
Hot hotel openings: The Ritz-Carlton debuts in Montenegro and more
On this week’s hot hotel openings, we’re seeing properties in the most exotic destinations — from the Adriatic coast of Montenegro to the South Beach of Miami and more.
Qatar Airways opens office in Amman
Qatar Airways has now opened an office in Amman, Jordan. Talking about the importance of the new market, Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways said: “For Qatar Airways, Jordan is a key market.…
Etihad launches new initiative for Emirati Women’s Day
As part of celebrations for Emirati Women’s Day, Etihad Airways launched the ‘Her Abaya, My Gift’ project, in which traditional Emirati abayas, bridal outfits and amenity kits were…
Which wonder of the world is most popular on social media?
Throughout the years, there have been several lists of World Wonders that were compiled from ancient monuments to wonders of the present day.
Summer rush: Royal Jordanian operates 266 extra flights
As of the beginning of this month, Royal Jordanian (RJ) started operating extra flights on different sectors and increased the frequency of its scheduled operations to the stations that…
The St. Regis Amman opens, marks debut in Jordan
The St. Regis Amman, one of Eagle Hills projects in Jordan, has opened its doors, marking the debut of the iconic luxury brand in Jordan. The hotel is situated in the capital’s best…
Adventures on the Jordan Trail key to country’s recent growth
Jordan Trail is a key factor in the surge of tourism interest in the historic country.
Mövenpick reopens castle near one of the New 7 Wonders of the World
Petra’s popular Mövenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel has officially reopened following the completion of an extensive renovation and enhancement project.
Shuttling through Jordan: New service launched for winter travellers
Jordan Shuttle, the first service of its kind is now offering a shared shuttle service making effortless for travellers to move towards independent travel within the region.
Royal Jordanian and Tunisair announce codeshare partnership
Middle Eastern carriers, Royal Jordanian and Tunisair, have announced they have reached a conclusion to their negotiations for a free sale code share agreement this week.
Amman luxury hotel to be refurbished, reopened under Sofitel name by 2019
Le Grand Amman in Jordan, formerly operated by Le Meridien, now bears the name Le Grand Amman - Managed by AccorHotels.
Nine more five-star hotels to open in Jordan
To reinforce Jordan’s position as an up-and-coming tourist destination to UK travellers, major hotel groups Hyatt, Jumeirah, Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Ritz Carlton will open nine…
Jordan sees number of UK tourists grow
Jordan saw significant growth in UK visitor numbers in first quarter of 2017, increasing by 15.8 per cent, compared to the same period in 2016.
Jordan’s focus on UK travellers has…
Aqaba builds towards a MICE future
Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention.
It showed a sun-kissed shoreline…
Aqaba builds towards a MICE future
Sitting in the office of Capt. Mahmoud Abu Sheikha, GM of the Royal Yacht Club of Jordan, a photograph of Aqaba taken in the 1980’s grabbed my attention.
It showed a sun-kissed…
Walk the Jordan Trail in new tour with Regent Holidays
Regent Holidays is expanding its Middle East programme with a new walking holiday along the Jordan trail – a 600km stretch mapped by climbing and hiking enthusiasts, which can take up to 40…
Jordan sees increase in UK visitors
Jordan saw further growth in UK visitor numbers in the first quarter of 2017, January – March, increasing by 15.8% compared to the same period in 2016.
The Jordan Tourism Board reveals…
UK visitors to Jordan increase in 2016
2016 marked another successful year for Jordan with UK visitor numbers rising by 7 per cent, compared to 2015, with Britain remaining the largest European source market for the Hashemite…
Alitalia and Royal Jordanian sign codeshare agreement
Royal Jordanian and Alitalia have signed a codeshare agreement to offer more travel choices and enhanced network connectivity between Jordan, Italy, and beyond.
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