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The accelerator programme is looking for innovative companies that are developing ways to “future-proof” Jordan’s travel and tourism industry, the statement said, as tourism companies look to rebound in the wake of Covid-19. The collapse in international travel due to the pandemic led the global tourism industry to lose $1.3 trillion in export revenue, almost 11 times more than the loss recorded during the 2008 global economic crisis, according to the UN World Tourism Organisation. Companies selected to take part will undergo a three-month intensive programme to identify a potential pilot project and scope, followed by three months of implementation working alongside the top 10 industry partners, the statement added. ....
Jordan Tourism Board, Venture X launch tourism startup accelerator AMMAN, February 3, 2021 The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Venture X to create a strategic partnership allowing for the launch of a tourism dedicated start-up accelerator.
As the Covid-19 pandemic has greatly jeopardised the tourism industry worldwide, the accelerator programme seeks to “fortify the position of global tourism from Jordan and push the national plan for the revival of the tourism”, according to a JTB statement.
The tourism industry is one of the hardest hit sectors with nearly 75 million jobs at risk globally, the statement said. ....