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Amman, July 14 (Petra) — The “Urdunna Jannah” domestic tourism
program has recorded the participation of around 135,000 people since
its launch, with more than 4,000 organized trips operating to
destinations across the Kingdom.
According to figures released by the program, its operations have
involved 4,089 tour guides and buses, 135 travel agencies, 97
restaurants, and 92 hotels and tourist camps. The program also
reported that 1,064 participants used the direct booking option,
which allows visitors to travel using their own private vehicles.
Overnight tourism packages attracted more than 47,000 participants
during the same period, indicating continued demand for itineraries
that include accommodation. The highest levels of demand were
recorded for destinations in the northern governorates and the Golden
Triangle, comprising Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba.
The program also reported increased interest in newly added
destinations, including Iraq Al-Amir, Umm Al-Rasas, and Rehab, while
visitors continued to take part in trips to a range of tourist sites
across the governorates. The participation figures reflect the
variety of destinations included in the program.
//Petra// WH