For Immediate Release - September 27, 2007

Contact:	Gisele Abrahao, Jordan Tourism Board:	gisele@seejordan.org
	Manuel Cuevas, William H. Coleman, Inc.:	manuel@whcoleman.com

 1^st Annual Jordan Travel Mart To Be Held
February 10-12, 2008 At The Dead Sea, Jordan

 
(McLean, VA and Jacksonville, FL)  The Jordan Tourism Board North America just announced their 1^st Annual Jordan Travel Mart (JTM) will be held on February 10-12, 2008 at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center at the Dead Sea.  The format of JTM will include two days of pre-scheduled appointments between USA, Canada, and Latin/South America “Buyers” and Jordan “Suppliers,” presentations on various tourism products, and a great selection of exciting pre and post tours throughout the entire Country. 

Jordan is unveiled as a 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 announcement, Malia Asfour, Jordan Tourism Board North America Director, said: “This is 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.  We have witnessed a significant increase in interest from the North/South American travelers and have been working closely with the trade to capitalize on this trend. I am sure that Petra winning the title as one of the New 7 Wonders, will also dramatically increase consumers awareness and tourism arrivals to Jordan.” 

Irma Coleman, President & CEO of William H. Coleman, Inc., the Jordan Travel Mart Event Management Firm, said:  “We are very excited about being a part of the Jordan Tourism Board’s Team, and for the opportunity to help make this Event a vital part of Jordan’s Tourism development activities in 2008, and 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

 William H. Coleman, Inc is an international Event Management Firm headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida with offices in London and Toronto.