The 33rd Jerash Festival for the Cultures & Arts has kicked off, finishing its first leg from July 19 till July 28 at the ancient city of Jerash. The festival is currently in its second leg, from July 29 till August 4, except this time taking place in Amman. The event’s importance is meant to highlight the stability and...

The Resilience Through Tourism Summit (RTTS) has announced the winners of the world’s first International Peace Through Tourism Awards which have been launched to highlight global tourism’s contribution to prosperity and peace. 

The new awards act as a benchmark to celebrate how far countries and communities have come since...

Too often, religious sites can become noisy and chaotic tourist traps, which kind of defeats the purpose of a place that supposed to evoke meditative peace, right?

Bethany Beyond the Jordan, a peaceful holy site, is a rare exception. A meditative place that is perfect for contemplation, exploration, and learning, this place is...

Madaba, Jordan, best known for its historic churches and centuries old mosaics, also happens to be where I spent two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer. During my time there I developed friendships and came to love and appreciate all that the city and the surrounding countryside had to offer. Tourism is undoubtedly important to...

Are you looking for an adventure abroad? Look no further than Jordan, where your next adventure awaits.

Jordan is full of wonders, which many travelers are beginning to explore for themselves. Start your journey with exploration of the ancient city of Petra, or you can explore other adventurous opportunities rising in...

Jordan’s unique location in the heart of the biblical Middle East means that it’s possible to stumble across incredible holy sites at any moment. You may already know that Jordan is home to famous places such as Mount Nebo, but there are also many lesser-known religiously significant locations that are worth visiting.

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One of the best parts of traveling is the opportunity to sample the local cuisine. In Jordan, this is especially true. Many Jordanian dishes remain relatively unknown outside of the Middle East, making culinary travel in this country a unique and exciting experience.

Read on to discover some of the best places to enjoy...

In February 2018, the Jordan Tourism Board North America in partnership with Tourism Cares launched the first ever Meaningful Travel Map of Jordan. The map, an interactive resource, is meant to educate the travel industry and travel-goers about the many social enterprises and nonprofit organizations in Jordan that offer an...