Ryanair, Jordan Tourism Board unveil ambitious plans for tourism growth

Ryanair, Jordan Tourism Board unveil ambitious plans for tourism growth

AMMAN — In a significant move to enhance tourism and connectivity, Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, and the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) have signed a renewal of their collaboration agreement until 2028, marking a vital milestone in fostering Jordan’s tourism industry growth, allowing more travellers to explore the wonders of the Kingdom.

The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and JTB Chairman Makram Queisi, CEO of Ryanair Eddie Wilson and JTB Managing Director Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat.

This agreement plans to introduce four new routes (Amman-Pisa, Brussels, Marseille and Aqaba-Madrid) totalling 25 routes connecting Jordan to 12 European cities, reinforcing the nation’s position as a sought-after travel destination, and creating over 500 aviation jobs, according to a statement from the airline.

In a joint interview with The Jordan Times, Wilson and Arabiyat shared insights into the renewed collaboration and its impact on tourism growth in Jordan.

Talking about the common goals between Ryanair and the JTB, Wilson emphasised the importance of enabling tourists to allocate more of their budgets to experiences rather than hefty travel expenses.

“Access costs with Ryanair are low, which means that people who come here get to retain more of their money to spend on what they actually want