Irbid Governor: Advancing Tourism is a Shared Responsibility to Enhance Irbid's National Standing
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Irbid Governor Firas Abu Ghanameh affirmed that advancing tourism is a shared responsibility that requires the concerted efforts of various stakeholders to enhance the province's standing on the Jordanian tourism map, in line with the Kingdom's vision to make tourism a key driver of sustainable development.
Abu Ghanameh stated, during his patronage of an event organized by the Irbid Tourism Directorate, today Sunday, on the occasion of World Tourism Day, that the province is keen to cooperate with various partners to develop tourist and archaeological sites, improve services and infrastructure, encourage tourism investment, and support local communities and empower youth to benefit from the opportunities provided by the sector.
He pointed out that Irbid is rich in archaeological and historical sites, natural areas, and a rich cultural heritage, making it an integral part of the national identity and a promising tourist and cultural destination, noting its historical monuments spanning the ages, its geographical and cultural diversity, and the authenticity and hospitality of its people.
He emphasized the importance of preserving archaeological, heritage, and natural sites and raising awareness of their importance, especially among young people, to ensure the sustainability of this heritage for future generations, calling on visitors to the province from within Jordan and abroad to explore its beauty, historical depth, and diverse attractions, and stressing that tourism is a bridge for cultural and civilizational communication.
For his part, Irbid Tourism Directorate Director Nidal Al-Tahat affirmed that tourism is a soft power that contributes to building bridges of understanding and spreading values of peace and love among peoples, explaining that travel goes beyond the concept of entertainment to become a tool for human communication and learning about civilizations.
Al-Tahat highlighted the sector's role in providing job opportunities, supporting local communities, enriching handicrafts, and driving sustainable development, emphasizing the need to adopt sustainable tourism that protects the environment and preserves cultural resources and identity, and commending the efforts of sector workers to showcase the Kingdom's civilized face.
He pointed out that the occasion coincides with the commemoration of national holidays, emphasizing the importance of the Hashemite approach in modernization, reform, partnership, and investment in human capital.
The event, moderated by Dr. Dana Shalouf, featured a folklore performance, in the presence of the Mayor of Greater Irbid Municipality, Imad Al-Azzam, a number of MPs, directors of directorates, and representatives of concerned agencies in the province.
