Hakim Tamimi: More than 14 Jordanian companies will be participating on our stand at FITUR 2026
El turismo contribuye con fuerza al impulso económico de Jordania, con una contribución al PIB del 17% en 2023. Pero no solo es crucial para la economía, sino también para el bienestar y la imagen del país, según afirma Hakim Tamimi Mariño, director de la Oficina de Turismo de Jordania en Madrid.
Tourism is a strong contributor to Jordan's economic momentum with a GDP contribution of 17% in 2023. But it is not only crucial for the economy, but also for the country's welfare and image, says Hakim Tamimi Mariño, director of the Jordan Tourism Board office in Madrid.
Tourism in Jordan is paramount. In 2023 it accounted for 17% of GDP and is essential to the country's economy, welfare and image, according to Hakim Tamimi Mariño, director of the Jordan Tourism Board office in Madrid. Tamimi also explains that the country's participation in the International Tourism Fair, organised by IFEMA MADRID, is vital for boosting Jordan's tourism sector and its economy as a whole. "We have been participating for more than 20 years and FITUR is a key partner for our presence in the Spanish market."
The director of the Jordan Tourism Board’s office in Madrid also gives us a preview of the country’s presence at the trade fair. "More than 14 Jordanian companies will be participating and our stand will be showcasing the beauty of our country. Our airline Royal Jordanian will also be present on the stand. Tamimi confirms that "like every year, we will be offering local food for our visitors and other activities such as prize draws."
A captivating country
As the Jordan Tourism Board website explains, Jordan, which once captivated travellers of old, continues to excite a whole new generation as a modern and vibrant nation. "Images of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra, carved out of the rock more than a thousand years ago, have long been the first impression of Jordan for most people. But while Petra is one of the most impressive attractions in the Middle East, Jordan has so much more to offer the modern traveller.
A busy bridge between sea and desert, east and west, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a land of fascinating beauty and contrasts, from the fertile and ever-changing Jordan Valley to the remote, vast and still desert canyons. Visitors can explore splendid desert castles, gaze in awe at the haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum or bathe in the calm waters of the Red Sea. "For adventure lovers, there is horse riding, 4x4 safaris, climbing and hiking. For relaxation, nothing on earth compares to the Dead Sea and the Red Sea with their numerous spas.”