Aqaba, Oct. 7 (Petra) — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
(ASEZA) launched the “Visit Aqaba” app on Wednesday, giving tourists
a digital platform to explore attractions, activities and experiences
across the Red Sea city and plan their visits.

Launched as part of a series of digital and interactive tourism
projects marking World Tourism Day, the app brings together
information on places to visit and experiences available during a
tourist’s stay, helping visitors organize their itineraries and
explore the city’s tourism offerings.

The ASEZA Commissioner for Tourism and Youth, Thabet Nabulsi, said
the authority is increasingly using technology and digital solutions
to make tourism information more accessible and help visitors
discover attractions, experiences and activities and plan their
trips.

He noted that Aqaba offers a diverse tourism product combining marine
tourism, recreational activities and visits to tourist sites,
stressing the importance of continuously improving services to
provide visitors with a more integrated experience.

Alongside the app, the ASEZA launched an electronic tourism
inspection and monitoring system to track tourism establishments and
the quality of services they provide, using digital tools to improve
the efficiency of regulatory oversight.

The authority also launched “Kenz Hunt,” an AI-powered electronic
game developed in cooperation with young entrepreneurs from Aqaba.
The interactive game encourages participants to visit a series of
tourist sites around the city by following a route that culminates in
finding a treasure.

Nabulsi highlighted the involvement of young entrepreneurs in
developing interactive tourism experiences, saying innovative ideas
and modern technologies can help encourage visitors to explore the
city while responding more closely to tourists’ needs.

The initiatives are part of Aqaba’s efforts to integrate digital
technology into its tourism sector, improve the visitor experience,
promote the city’s attractions and activities, and strengthen
oversight of tourism establishments and services.

//Petra// AJ