AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGetting Around: A new Irbid–Amman bus route starts Saturday, linking Irbid’s New Amman Bus Terminal with Amman’s Southern Bus Terminal for JD2.25. Buses will run on set schedules, with electronic payment and free Wi-Fi. Tourism Growth: Jordan welcomed 5.66 million international visitors through September; tourism income rose 4.9% year-on-year to about $6.4 billion. Sports Tourism: The tourism minister says Jordan MMA Week used the Roman Theatre, Dead Sea and Citadel to connect sporting events with cultural and natural attractions. Travel Outlook: The Nasib–Jaber crossing with Syria has reopened to passenger and commercial traffic after a temporary closure. The UK has also warned of possible regional flight cancellations and airspace closures, while Jordan’s recent church attack and security tensions may weigh on traveler confidence. New Markets: Jordan and the Philippines are planning a tourism and cultural exchange agreement, with a Jordanian tourism minister expected in Manila in early 2027. Heritage Tourism: Jordan is preparing to mark the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism in 2030, an occasion officials hope will boost visits to the Baptism Site and support local communities.
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