Princess Dana participates in 2017 International Tourism Economy Forum

AMMAN — HRH Princess Dana Firas, president of the National Association for the Conservation of Petra and UNESCO Goodwill ambassador, participated in the 2017 International Tourism Economy Forum, which concluded on Tuesday in Macau, China, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

She outlined the efforts made to promote the cultural heritage of the city of Petra, which was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, through the implementation of several projects that emphasise the site’s importance.

The Princess stressed the importance of heritage protection within local communities, pointing out that the Association focuses on raising awareness through educational programmes for children, schools and teachers.