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Ripples in the sand: a journey through Jordan on the paths of Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia?

Ripples in the sand: a journey through Jordan on the paths of Lawrence of Arabia

By Andrew Princz, ontheglobe.com for eTN

Setting off through the sandy deserts of Jordan; the mysteriously sand-etched monuments at Petra, biblical sites, baren dunes and starry night skies at Wadi Rum all bring me a step closer to understan

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Petra is the gateway to many of Jordan’s treasures

Exclusive Interview With Jordan Tourism Board’s Director General

Petra is the gateway to many of Jordan’s treasures

By Juergen Thomas Steinmetz & Motaz Othman, eTN

During the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, eTurboNews met with Mr. Nayef Al Fayez, director general of the Jordan Tourism Board and had this exclusive interview.

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Jordan: A destination for leisure and wellness

Wonder of the World

Jordan: A destination for leisure and wellness

By Motaz Othman, eTN Amman

For at least 2000 years ago, The Dead Sea have been known as a unique combination of climatic conditions and elements; sun, water, mud and air.

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Jordan tourism is literally thinking outside the box

DHL And Tourism Board Agreement

Jordan tourism is literally thinking outside the box

By eTN Staff Writer

Not only is the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) utilizing the philosophy of thinking outside the box, they have gone one step further by actually thinking "on" the box.

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Tourists to Jordan's ancient city Petra increased by 300,000 in 2008

Jordan

Tourists to Jordan's ancient city Petra increased by 300,000 in 2008

By xinhuanet.com

AMMAN - The number of tourists who visited Jordan's ancient city of Petra in 2008 stood at 800,000 compared with 500,000 in 2007, the Petra Archaeological Park said on Sunday.

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American Tourism Society Chair Participates in Petra IV Conference of Nobel Laureates

Alex Harris, CTC, In Jordan

American Tourism Society Chair Participates in Petra IV Conference of Nobel Laureates

By eTN

Alex Harris, CTC, Honorary Chairman, American Tourism Society (ATS), and Chairman, General Tours, was among the distinguished guests invited to The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to attend the Petra IV C

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US tourist dies after falling from hilly area at Jordan's Petra

Jordan

US tourist dies after falling from hilly area at Jordan's Petra

Amman - A US tourist died Saturday when he fell from a rocky area at Jordan's ancient city of Petra, about 200 kilometres south of Amman, according to an official medical spokesman.

The 76-year-old tourist, Robert Sett, suffered a scull fracture and bleeding, and died at the state-run Queen Rania Hospital shortly after first aid was ... read more

US tourists in Jordan back on track…but slowly

Jordan Tourism

US tourists in Jordan back on track…but slowly

By Mohammad Ben Hussein l Media Line for eTurboNews

AMMAN, Jordan (eTN) - Blond American tourists were common visitors to bustling downtown Amman, wearing the traditional Middle Eastern kefiyahs, as they combed the market looking for souvenirs.

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