Jordan eyeing coronavirus-free tourism zone

Jordan eyeing coronavirus-free tourism zone

Sakher Dudin, minister of communications and media affairs, told local media that travel into the zone will be restricted. "Once everyone is vaccinated it will be necessary that all those entering must have been previously vaccinated," he said. The rule will apply to tourists as well as local suppliers and tourism staffers, he added. Imad Hijazeen, secretary-general of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, told Arab News that the health ministry will ensure that the idea works and is safe to all concerned. "We need to have clear protocols and guidelines to ensure the safety of both tourists and tourism personnel," he said. Dudin said the government will slowly begin easing movement restrictions "to help people economically and to get to a safe summer. We are working with all partners to ensure the implementation of unified regional protocols to ensure the safety and ease of movement of tourists and citizens." Hanna Sawalha, owner and general manager of Nebo Tours, welcomed the idea and called for all parties to work together to ensure its effectiveness. "We need everyone to pitch in and work together to vaccinate all the people who live in the area and those tourism workers who are in