Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Jordan)

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Ministry of Antiquities
وزارة السياحة والآثار
وزارة السياحة والآثار
Wizarat Al-Siyaha wal-Athar
Emblem of Jordan
Agency overview
JurisdictionGovernment of Jordan
HeadquartersAmman, Jordan
Agency executive
  • Minister
Child agency
  • Antiquities Repatriation
Websitemota.gov.jo

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Arabic: وزارة السياحة والآثار) is a governmental body in Jordan responsible for the development, promotion, and preservation of the country's tourism and antiquities sectors. Established in 1967, the Ministry plays a critical role in managing Jordan's cultural heritage and promoting it as a global tourist destination.[1] It is located at the third circle in Jabal Amman.

The Ministry is responsible for licensing travel agencies and tourism associations in Jordan.[2] Tourism is a key pillar of the Jordanian economy, given the country's abundance of archaeological and natural sites.[3] The Ministry of Tourism in Jordan strives to improve the quality of the tourism product to attract the largest number of visitors and tourists from Jordan and around the world. Several regulations and laws have been enacted to serve the tourism sector.

  1. ^ "الصفحة الرئيسية - وزارة السياحة والاثار". www.mota.gov.jo. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
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