Directorate of Tourism

Functions of the Directorate of Tourism:

• Developing general plans and executive programs for tourism development and develop their activities and identify the requirements and financial, administrative and technical requirements within the framework of the general budget and investment programs and funding for their implementation..

• proposing the necessary legislation to regulate the areas of tourism activity and implement the general policy of the Authority in the field of tourism development and the development of its activities and services..

• Achieving coordination and integration with tourism-related sectors and sectors to create appropriate climates for the development of the tourism industry in the region

• Achieving coordination and integration with tourism-related sectors and sectors to create appropriate climates for the development of the tourism industry in the region..

• Achieving coordination and integration with tourism-related sectors and sectors to create appropriate climates for the development of the tourism industry in the region..

• Preparation of preliminary studies on feasibility studies for tourism investment projects in the region..

• Preparation and implementation of comprehensive plans for marketing, tourism promotion and advertising through printed publications and media, and social networking sites to introduce the tourist product in all markets exporting tourism to increase the arrival and demand of tourism to the region..

• Organizing periodic reconnaissance trips to regional and international tourism media and tourism agents, responding to tourists' inquiries and enriching their knowledge of the region..

• The publication of a quarterly newsletter and many publications and booklets aimed at providing tourists with information on the various activities in the Golden Triangle area, focusing on each number on a different angle of those activities and topics to highlight Aqaba as a region of cultural and environmental diversity..

• Promoting the tourism development projects in the tourist areas of the region and attracts and encourages investors to contribute to its implementation.

• Encouraging and developing various types of tourism based on the elements of tourism attractions of their components and attention to diversify forms of tourism product in the region..

• Coordinating with the competent authorities to prepare and implement tourism rehabilitation and training plans and programs to develop and develop the knowledge, capabilities and technical and administrative competencies of the workforce in the field of tourism.

• Holding conferences, seminars, symposia, exhibitions, and international, regional and local tourism festivals and participating in the activities of international organizations in order to introduce the region and its tourism potential..

• Preparing of statistics and periodic reports showing the indicators and variables of the development of tourism movement in terms of statistics hotels, crossings, borders, cruise ships, diving centers and the movement of the nationalities on which the policies of opening new markets to promote Aqaba as a tourist landmark in the world..

• Following-up with polarized tourism offices for local and international aircraft and promote incentives provided by Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority through international tourism conferences and exhibitions to increase the number of aircraft and tourists arriving directly to King Hussein International Airport..

• Developing policies and plans to attract increasing numbers of international and regional tourists .

• Encouraging local tourism to contribute to achieving national integration and introducing the citizens of the country to other tourist areas and raising tourism awareness among citizens through the establishment of many tourist events throughout the year..

• Following-up the development of archeological sites in Aqaba and follow-up their rehabilitation in cooperation with the Department of Antiquities..

• Promoting and developing the diving tourism in Aqaba in terms of classification and ensure access to DAN insurance by securing diving sites and raising the quality of dive centers in terms of equipment used and trained divers and certified diving certificates.

• Providing visitors services and provide information, statistics and tourist materials for tourists and those interested in tourism and investment..

• Encouraging industries, crafts, crafts and local products related to tourism and tourism marketing

• Holding training workshops for workers in the tourism sector.

• Providing all necessary information and guidance regarding the criteria required for classification of establishments and field monitoring through a specialized committee to ensure the quality of services provided in the region..

• Granting initial approvals to license or renew the license of tourism professions in the region..

• Following - up the implementation of the decisions of the relevant Board of Commissioners.