Jordan, located at the crossroads of three continents, believes it is an ideal meeting place for international events. Thanks to the cooperation of The Platinum Services, a Rome-based event agency and DMC specializing in first class events in Italy, Europe and other selected areas, and Guarantee Travel Group, one of the biggest DMCs and event and travel agencies of the country, Jordan presents to the European MICE audience fully-detailed proposals as well as a complete specializing catalogue. The DMCs benefit from personal contacts with Jordan Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Majd Mohammad Shweikeh.
“Jordan’s MICE industry has come of age,” says Regional Director Rami Qutishat (pictured right). “It understands the particular demands of the meetings and incentive market, and strives to exceed expectations. It has harnessed the ingredients needed to provide groups with a successful event that touches the hearts of most discerning delegates and resides in their memories.” Qutishat believes that Jordan is a country which is comfortably sheltered from the troubles of the region, absolutely safe to travel in and around, independently or in a group, and most of all is no stranger to tourists and travelers. For nearly half a century, he explains, the late King Hussein was viewed as a respected world leader and a symbol of peace and reconciliation. Today, his son King Abdullah II echoes the same voice of moderation and was recently presented the Peace Lamp in Assisi, Italy.
Aqaba’s King Hussein International Airport (KHIA) is a gateway to the Red Sea and is becoming an important regional hub for business and leisure travelers. It is the only airport in Jordan to operate an Open Skies policy. The national carrier, Royal Jordanian Airlines, flies to 54 destinations and is a member of One World Alliance with code sharing alliances with many airlines. Flying time from most European, African and Asian cities is around four hours, and there is easy and direct access from the U.S. and Canada. GMT +2 hours; U.S. Eastern Standard Time +7 hours.
The country boasts a fine array of international hotels, with new investments constantly adding a number of exciting developments to the portfolio. The country is now embracing the concept of eco resorts and is increasingly supporting green initiatives. Besides the wealth of meeting space available in all the major hotels, the opening of the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center in 2006 on the shore of the Dead Sea signals Jordan’s commitment to this sector.
Jordan touches any senses—from spicy aromas and culinary pleasures to an invigorating mud wrap, first glimpse of Petra’s Treasury and the sound of desert silence. It is one of Nature’s most unusual adventure playgrounds, containing some of the world’s best preserved Nabataean and Roman cities, as well as the Dead Sea, the lowest point in the world; and for an even greater adrenalin rush, it unveils the crags that tower over Wadi Rum or the waterfalls in Wadi Mujib.
“Jordan is a country with rich cultural heritage,” says Loredana Chiappini, owner of The Platinum Services. “MICE events are set against a spectacular backdrop of mountains, deserts and seas that have provided the stage for many of history’s most momentous dramas. When you combine world-class meeting facilities with an inspiring range of incentive activities in a dramatic setting, you will have the ingredients for a very special event. With easy access, value for money and highly experienced DMCs, success is assured.”
Established in 2001 in Jordan, Guarantee Travel Group is a full-service travel agency dedicated to providing leisure, meeting management, corporate services and a wide range of travel benefits, along with consultations to customers. In 2013, a new office for Guarantee Travel was established in Dubai-UAE, launching a new route of services through worldwide sites. For more info, visit http://guarantee-tours.com/ .
The Platinum Services, a Rome-based event agency and DMC, specializes in first class events in Italy, Europe and other selected areas. For more info, visit https://pikstagram.com/theplatinumservices.
