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AMMAN Local demand for umrah trips during the month of Ramadan is still below expectations, according to the Jordan Society of Tourism and Travel Agents (JSTA). JSTA member Isam Al Shaer said that the society predicted that around 50,000 Jordanian pilgrims would perform umrah (the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca), during Ramadan this year.“Early numbers aren’t promising.
AMMAN: Jordan said its pressure on Israel had halted all international flights from Eilat’s Ramon Airport. Transport Minister Wajih Azaizeh said the country’s objection to the airport in the Red Sea port city had pushed the facility to only operate domestic flights. According to the flight departure list on the airport’s website, there were no international flights scheduled
AMMAN Extreme weather conditions during summer time typically decreases international tourism in Jordan, yet attracts more tourists from the GCC and the Arab region, according to the Jordan Society of Tourism and Travel Agents (JSTA)Member of the JSTA board of directors Mahmoud Al Khasawneh indicated that there is “great diversity” amongst tourists coming to Jordan that is