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Jordan News
21-05-2025
- Business
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A U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Petra - Jordan News
Dr. Fares Al-Brezat, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Petra Development and Tourism Authority, along with the Commissioner for the Reserve and Tourism, Engineer Yazan Al-Muhadeen, welcomed a delegation of Congressional aides from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as members from committees working diligently on bilateral relations, such as Foreign Affairs and Appropriations, on Friday. The delegation visited to learn about Jordan's experience in managing tourist and heritage sites, with Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, as a key focus. اضافة اعلان During the meeting, Al-Brezat provided a comprehensive briefing on the plans for Petra's development, the rule of law, and the ongoing development efforts implemented by the authority. He highlighted the efforts to support local communities, preserve the cultural identity of the site, and protect Petra as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. He emphasized the importance of preserving Bedouin culture in Petra, which was added by UNESCO to the list of intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Al-Brezat also discussed the projects funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Petra, particularly the visitor transport and guiding projects within and outside the archaeological reserve, as well as green growth tourism initiatives aimed at enhancing cultural heritage and promoting sustainable tourism in Petra. He further added that the authority is working on signing agreements with several reserves in the United States. For their part, the members of the delegation expressed their admiration for the exceptional organization, security stability, and advanced tourism services in Petra. They encouraged tourists to visit the unique site and enjoy an unforgettable cultural and tourism experience. Last year, the Petra Development and Tourism Authority signed a grant agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) worth $15 million to fund 18 projects aimed at enhancing Petra's status as a global tourist destination. The projects also aim to increase Petra's tourism competitiveness by diversifying its products, boosting tourism revenues, and creating new job opportunities in the region.
Jordan News
23-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Petra and the Colosseum Sign Historic Agreement to Enhance Tourism and Culture - Jordan News
Petra and the Colosseum Sign Historic Agreement to Enhance Tourism and Culture The Petra Development and Tourism Authority has signed a twinning agreement with the Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome, marking a historic step to strengthen cultural and tourism cooperation at the international level. اضافة اعلان The agreement aims to establish promotional collaboration between the two sites, both of which were selected in 2007 as part of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and to enhance cultural understanding, marketing, and tourism promotion between both sides. The agreement was signed by Dr. Fares Al-Brezat, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Petra Authority, and Dr. Alfonsina Russo, Director General of the Colosseum Park. Al-Brezat explained that the agreement is part of the authority's efforts to economically, culturally, and tourism-wise develop the city of Petra. He added that the agreement will open new horizons for cultural exchange and tourism marketing between the two parties and allow for the placement of promotional materials for Petra at the Colosseum Park, which receives approximately 14 million visitors annually. For her part, Dr. Russo confirmed that the agreement is part of the Colosseum Park's cooperation with global institutions to enhance the role of culture in strengthening relations between civilizations and promoting cooperation with the archaeological city of Petra, one of the world's most famous archaeological cities and sites. The agreement focuses on supporting cooperation in multiple areas, including organizing workshops for preserving archaeological sites, holding joint cultural events, and exchanging information about shared activities. It also includes preparing programs for mutual visits to promote the two sites, along with providing media materials and introductory videos to be displayed at both sites. Both parties emphasized that this step is not just an agreement of cooperation but symbolizes global partnership that contributes to enhancing the cultural and civilizational heritage of Petra and the Colosseum, solidifying their status as global tourist destinations that attract visitors from around the world. It is worth mentioning that Petra has previously signed twinning agreements with the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife in Spain, and the municipality of Barbarano Romano in Italy, and is working on signing several more agreements with other New Seven Wonders of the World in the near future. *Source: Petra*
Jordan News
02-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Chelsea President Visits Petra - Jordan News
Chelsea President Visits Petra Dr. Fares Al-Brezat, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Petra Development and Tourism Authority, welcomed American businessman Todd Boehly, CEO of "Eldridge Industries" and owner and president of Chelsea FC, along with his accompanying delegation. اضافة اعلان The visit included a tour of the archaeological site in Petra, as well as the Al-Bayda area and the Cold Siq. The delegation also experienced several local activities, such as watching the sunset from the Heisha Mountains and experiencing Bedouin life at the Al-Amareen Camp. During the visit, Al-Brezat explained to the delegation the history of Petra as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. He also highlighted the authority's plans to organize and develop tourism within the region, including the development of cultural tourism experiences based on the heritage of the Bedouins of Petra, which has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, and introducing new tourism experiences such as religious tourism, adventure tourism, meditation, and nature-based activities. Al-Brezat also mentioned that the authority is working on developing the necessary infrastructure to host sporting events such as marathons, adventure sports, climbing, long trails, and off-road vehicles, all of which contribute to enhancing visitors' experiences and attracting sports enthusiasts from around the world. He also presented the available investment opportunities in Petra, especially in the high-quality tourist resorts aimed at specialized luxury tourism, which attract specific segments of visitors to Petra, and unique cultural experiences. Al-Brezat emphasized that these efforts aim to enhance Petra's status as a global tourist destination while preserving the region's unique cultural and human heritage.
