Azerbaijan and Jordan have discussed existing flights, simplification of visa procedures, and prospects for establishing new air links between the countries, the State Tourism Agency said following a business meeting in Amman, Report informs.
The Azerbaijan Tourism Board organized a business event titled "Experience Azerbaijan B2B Networking Event" in the Jordanian capital Amman on November 2.
The event was attended by 66 representatives of the tourism industry representing 48 companies. The main goal of the meeting was to promote Azerbaijan as a tourist destination and expand business ties between representatives of the tourism industry of the two countries.
Chief Executive Officer of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Jordan Shahin Abdullayev attended the event.
During the program, participants were introduced to year-round tourism opportunities in Azerbaijan. The presentation paid special attention to tourist destinations such as Baku, Gabala, Guba, Gusar, and Sheki. Opportunities for family vacations, luxury resorts, nature and adventure tourism, winter tourism, gastronomy, wellness, and halal tourism were also presented.
Within the framework of the event, B2B meetings were held between representatives of three Azerbaijani companies, including Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) CJSC, and representatives of Jordan's tourism industry. The meetings focused on potential areas of cooperation, establishing direct business ties, and new business opportunities.
As part of the official visit, a meeting was also held between CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid and Chief Executive Officer of the Jordan Tourism Board Ramzi Al-Maaytah. The meeting covered existing flights, simplification of visa procedures, and prospects for creating new air connections between the two countries in the future.
Air communication between Azerbaijan and Jordan is currently provided predominantly during the summer season through weekly charter flights operated by AZAL and Fly Jordan.