Jordan + Sports = Touri$m!
March 27th, 2009 Posted in General
Jordan has hosted five world sports events in the last four years and wants to build on their growing popularity as a host of international competition, the AFP reports. The upshot for the Middle East nation is a good chance of attracting lucrative tourism revenues during the global downturn and beyond. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase Jordan not only in terms of what we can do in providing a venue for world-class events but also for athletes, officials and fans to see the history and culture of our country,” said Prince Feisal. Jordan, he added, had been lucky in being able to host world triathlon, fencing and snooker events as well as a stage of the World Rally Championship over the last four years. This Saturday, Jordan will host the World Cross-Country Championships.
