Gov’t supports tourism sector — minister

AMMAN — The government supports the tourism sector to enable it to overcome the negative impact of regional conditions, Tourism Minister Nayef Al Fayez said Tuesday.

Speaking at a ceremony held by the Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association (JITOA), Fayez said JITOA has a big role in ensuring the success of inbound tourism, boosting the national economy and increasing the number of tourists visiting the Kingdom, expecting next year to witness increased tourism activity, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

JITOA Chairman Ghada Najjar said the annual ceremony brings different sector insiders together to discuss mutual challenges, Petra added.