US Congress delegation visits Petra city

US Congress delegation visits Petra city

AMMAN — A delegation from the US Congress visited Petra city on Tuesday to assess the progress of key development projects implemented by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) and funded by USAID. The visit included a review of several strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure and sustainability in Petra region.  Among the projects showcased were improved visitor flow and transportation systems within a…

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Petra is one of the most iconic destinations in the world. Even those who don’t know anything about the country of Jordan have probably seen pictures of Petra’s grand facades carved into a cliff face. Sometimes called Rose City, this ancient wonder is a hugely important tourist attraction in Jordan—one that usually brings close to one million visitors to the site each year. For local Bedouin people, those tourism dollars are an important part of…