Aqaba, June 4 (Petra) — Aqaba is moving steadily to strengthen its
position as a leading smart tourism destination by integrating
advanced technology and artificial intelligence into tourism
services, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Commissioner
for Tourism and Youth Affairs Thabet Nabulsi said Thursday.

Nabulsi made the remarks while leading an official ASEZA delegation
participating in the activities of the World Tourism Cities
Federation (WTCF) in Beijing, which brought together international
leaders and experts from the tourism and technology sectors.

During the Smart Tourism Experience Salon, Nabulsi presented Aqaba’s
experience as an emerging model for smart tourism, highlighting
ASEZA’s efforts to develop an integrated tourism framework that
combines the city’s natural, heritage and cultural assets with
digital transformation and innovation.

He said ASEZA’s future vision focuses on incorporating technology
into personalized digital tourism experiences, using artificial
intelligence to showcase cultural heritage, supporting environmental
sustainability in the Red Sea through innovative technological
solutions, and empowering young people in the fields of the digital
economy, smart tourism and innovation.

Nabulsi said Aqaba is working to enhance its competitiveness as a
regional and international tourism destination by upgrading the
sector’s digital infrastructure and adopting advanced technologies
that improve visitor services.

He also praised the growing Jordanian-Chinese relationship in the
fields of technology, development and cultural exchange, saying it
offers broader opportunities for cooperation in smart tourism and
innovation.

The participation comes as part of ASEZA’s efforts to promote Aqaba
among global decision-makers and industry experts and to highlight
investment opportunities in smart tourism and the digital economy,
supporting the development of the tourism product and strengthening
Aqaba’s regional and international standing.

//Petra// NQ