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The current four destinations, served by Royal Wings, bring an average of 400 tourists a week to Jordan through Aqaba. (Shutterstock)

February 15th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

Jordan: Discussions underway to bring more European charter flights to Aqaba

The Jordan Tourism Board is in the final stage of negotiations to bring more tourists from the UK and Italy to Aqaba via low-cost carriers.

In 2016, visitors from Asia and the Pacific increased by 19.5 percent but the number of visitors from Gulf Arab countries dropped by 10 percent compared to 2015. (Shutterstock)

January 17th, 2017 - 06:25 GMT

Jordan's tourism revenue stagnates at 2015 levels despite increased visitor numbers

The JTB has created a scheme for airlines as well as local and international travel agents, offering incentives on the condition that flights go directly to Aqaba. (Ansamed.info)

October 23rd, 2016 - 06:04 GMT

All welcome to Aqaba: Jordan welcomes Ukrainian tourists under new charter flight agreement

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February 19th, 2014 - 08:25 GMT

Jordan's tourism lure put to the test in 2013