Thursday, May 23, 2024 UN Tourism unveiled new investment guidelines for Jordan, highlighting its post-pandemic growth, attractive heritage sites, and burgeoning tourism sector. The “Investing in Tourism: Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Financing” conference, part of the 50th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East, saw the launch of a comprehensive report on Jordan’s tourism sector. Created in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Jordan, this guide offers an in-depth look at the Kingdom’s socioeconomic landscape, tourism performance, and investment opportunities.
In front of an audience of top officials, investors, and regional experts, UN Tourism emphasized Jordan’s attractive value proposition. The country boasts globally recognized UNESCO World Heritage sites, the New Wonder of the World Petra, and unique natural attractions renowned for their therapeutic benefits. H.
E. Mr. Makram Queisi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, affirmed: “One of Jordan’s driving forces of recovery is the active and solid partnership we have with the private sector.
The government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has embarked on legislative reforms targeting investment as a whole by introducing a new investment law and also significant reforms in the tourism law. These reforms are the result of direct and continuous dialogue with the private sector. We are taking solid steps into transforming Jor.
