AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation & Tourism Boost: Royal Jordanian launched a new direct Abu Dhabi–Aqaba service (2 weekly flights), adding to nearly 40 direct UAE–Jordan flights per week and giving UAE travelers a faster route to Jordan’s Red Sea gateway and the Golden Triangle (Aqaba–Petra–Wadi Rum). The launch in Dubai also rolled out ExploRJordan, a campaign pushing visitors to explore beyond the usual landmarks, including Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Amman. Domestic Tourism Push: Ajloun welcomed 27 tour buses under the “Our Jordan Is Paradise” program, highlighting green nature, archaeological stops, and rural tourism products to support local communities. Heritage & Diving Tourism: Jordan’s underwater “TriStar” jet artificial reef near Aqaba continues to draw attention as divers find new coral and marine life settling on the retired aircraft. Culture & Inclusion: Jordan’s “It Must Shine” initiative will take an experimental performance to Egypt’s Awladona forum, spotlighting arts for people with disabilities. Visitor Numbers: Machaerus saw 8,996 visitors in Jan–Jul 2026 (slight dip vs 2025), with foreign arrivals down but Jordanian visitors up sharply.
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