Ajloun, Sept. 10 (Petra) — Tourism specialists and stakeholders in
Ajloun Governorate said tourist guiding is a key pillar in
introducing visitors to the area’s rich natural and historical
attractions.

They told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that young people’s growing
interest in working as tourist guides contributes to stimulating
tourism activity, promoting tourist sites and enriching visitors’
experiences.

Director of the Ajloun Tourism Directorate Firas Al-Khattabeh said
tourist guiding is one of the main pillars for developing the tourism
sector in the governorate, given its role in introducing natural,
archaeological, and heritage sites and providing documented
information that enhances visitors’ experiences and highlights
Ajloun’s tourism identity.

He said Ajloun Governorate boasts diverse tourism assets,
underscoring the need for qualified tourist guides capable of
conveying an accurate picture of the governorate’s history and
cultural heritage.

Al-Khattabeh stressed the importance of supporting young people
seeking to work in the field through training and qualification
programs, which would positively contribute to stimulating tourism
activity and the local economy.

Tourist guide Issa Al-Shara said the profession goes beyond
accompanying visitors, involving the provision of accurate
information about tourist, archaeological, and historical sites that
helps visitors understand the value of each location and enriches
their experience.

He said tourist guides need extensive knowledge of the region’s
history and natural environment, as well as strong communication
skills and proficiency in foreign languages, enabling them to engage
with different visitors and present a picture that reflects Ajloun’s
diverse tourism, environmental, and cultural attractions.

Marwa Al-Samadi, a member of the Nasmat Shawq Tourism Association,
said the association organises tourism routes and activities that
help introduce visitors to Ajloun’s natural and heritage sites, while
also raising awareness of the importance of tourist guiding and its
role in providing visitors with a comprehensive experience.

She said the association is keen to encourage young people to
participate in tourism activities and develop their skills through
programs and field events, helping prepare a generation capable of
showcasing the governorate’s tourism assets and supporting efforts to
stimulate the sector.

Tourism promotion activist Abdulrahman Mohammad said digital content
has become one of the leading tools for showcasing Ajloun
Governorate’s tourism assets, noting that content published on social
media platforms helps attract visitors and encourages them to explore
the governorate’s natural and archaeological sites.

He said successful tourism promotion requires complementary roles
among tourist guides, content creators, and youth initiatives to
ensure a comprehensive portrayal of Ajloun and strengthen its
presence as a year-round tourist destination.

Photographer Hayat Farihat said photography is one of the most
important means of promoting tourist sites, helping showcase the
beauty of Ajloun’s natural landscapes and archaeological landmarks
and encouraging visitors to explore them.

She said professionally documenting tourist sites reflects the
identity of a place and highlights its details, stressing that the
complementary roles of photographers and tourist guides help provide
visitors with a comprehensive experience that combines the beauty of
imagery with documented information, further strengthening tourism
promotion in the governorate.

//Petra// AF