For Immediate Release - June 04, 2008

Contact:    Tania Ghossein, Jordan Tourism Board:         tania@visitjordan.com
                Manuel Cuevas, William H. Coleman, Inc.:   manuel@whcoleman.com
 

Jordan Travel Mart ‘09 To Be Held
February 22-24 At The Dead Sea, Jordan
 

(McLean, VA and Jacksonville, FL) The Jordan Tourism Board North America confirms the 2009 Jordan Travel Mart (JTM) will be held February 22-24 at the Dead Sea in Jordan. The JTM format that was successfully introduced at the inaugural 2008 Event will feature two days of pre-scheduled appointments between USA, Canada, Mexico, and Central & South America “Buyers” and Jordan “Suppliers,” presentations and seminars on the expanding Jordan tourism products and services, and a variety of comprehensive pre and post tours throughout the entire Country.

The JTM ‘08 Dead Sea five star Host Hotels will once again house the Buyer, Supplier, and Press delegates; the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, The Jordan Valley Marriot Resort & Spa, and the Moevenpick Resort Hotel & Spa.

The Jordan Tourism Board North America believes that the JTM is a perfect opportunity to get introduced to the diversity of what Jordan has to offer as a tourism destination and to meet with the various Jordanian tourism partners that can help customize the trips any buyer needs for his/her clients. JTM is also a vehicle to learn more about Jordan and is an opportunity to visit this distinctive destination offering breathtaking and mysterious sights, luxury accommodations, exquisite cuisine and countless activities that can provide visitors with inspiration, motivation, rejuvenation, and a guaranteed experience of a lifetime.

In making the Jordan Travel Mart ’09 announcement, Malia Asfour, Jordan Tourism Board North America Director, said: “The reaction and positive response for this year’s JTM that we received from the USA, Canada, Central America, and South America Travel “Buyers,” and from the Jordan Travel Industry has been very exciting and encouraging. Survey’s and personal interviews indicate very strong support for future Jordan Travel Mart events, and we are eagerly moving forward. JTM proved to be a tremendous opportunity for travel professionals to learn and become experts on all the wonders Jordan has to offer and truly experience the diversity of this unique destination.”

Irma Coleman, President & CEO of William H. Coleman, Inc., the Jordan Travel Mart Management Firm, said: “We are very pleased to be a part of the Jordan Tourism Board North America Team, and to build on the impressive success of this year’s Event. We are convinced JTM will be an important part of Jordan’s Tourism Development efforts in the years to come.” For additional information on JTM, registration forms, pre-post tour itineraries, and discount air fares please visit the official JTM website: www.jordantravelmart.com.

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