Travel in Jordan

The world of luxury travel has never been so buoyant. Recent launches by innovative and renowned brands are catering for a new group of ultra-luxury travellers who don’t need to look at the bill and who are demanding an increasingly exceptional way to see the world.

The world is a big place, and there are oodles of countries to explore and wild experiences to relish. Many folks have saved up vacation days and squirreled away funds for a journey of a lifetime. The questions are: Where should you go and how should you start the planning process? The advantages of small group travel abound. You’ll meet new people from different places around the globe, logistics and safety protocols will be expertly considered, and a professional tour guide will lead the way so that all you have to do is show up and enjoy the ride.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, March 13. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Several U.S. airlines said Tuesday that they were reducing growth targets for 2024 and even adjusting their long-term plans because of the ongoing crisis at Boeing.

Hotels and glamping sites touting sustainability practices and nature-based activities have proliferated throughout the United States in the last decade, finding financial success by offering guests a let-nature-nurture-you wellness experience.

Boeing delivery delays have forced Southwest to reduce its capacity expectations for this year and to "actively and urgently" focus on cost reductions, CEO Bob Jordan said Tuesday.

During the pandemic, an acute labor shortage stretching from pilots to baggage handlers plagued the airline industry. So they sought to hire thousands of new employees and signed record-breaking contracts with their pilot unions. 

They’ve been called the “Ozempic” of airline seats and compared to being as comfortable as “wooden benches,” but Southwest Airlines is defending its new slimmer seat design set to roll out next year.

Maine’s Acadia National Park has temporarily closed several trails so peregrine falcons can nest in peace in the area.

Under this partnership, BLS International will play a pivotal role in managing Hungary’s visa processing operations, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing the overall experience for applicants.

The RJ plan is focused on expanding the network of destinations to reach 60 and increasing the size of its fleet of aircraft to almost 40 in the coming years to cater to the growth and development witnessed by the air transport industry and the growing travel demand.

The appointments of Yasser Ahmed and Nicolas Anghelopoulos mark a significant milestone in Action Hotels’ journey towards continued growth, innovation, and service excellence.

With the release of Dune: Part Two, audiences will return to Arrakis and find it largely unchanged. As in the first film, the desert planet is compiled largely of plots of Earth we know as Jordan’s Wadi Rum and Abu Dhabi. This time around, however, we get to go deeper. As Paul Atreides and his mother Lady Jessica (Timothee Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, respectively) assimilate to life amongst the Indigenous Fremen people, they unlock access to parts of the planet previously unknown to outsiders.

Palm Beach has been known as a playground of the rich since industrialist Henry Flagler famously built a railroad and luxury hotels to lure his friends to visit via private railway car. The area still boasts mansions, mega-yachts and major resorts. And the warm climate of the Palm Beaches (the 39 Florida cities, towns and villages that comprise Palm Beach County) make possible a wide variety of outdoor activities.

April brings a seasonal shift across the globe, making it the ideal time of year for exploring ancient wonders, embarking on epic adventures and savoring fresh local produce.

Just last month, the Oneworld alliance launched the first-ever Oneworld-branded lounge in South Korea's Incheon International Airport (ICN). This was only the beginning.

Global travel retailer Gebr. Heinemann made an important acquisition at the end of January at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, named after Israel’s first prime minister. The Hamburg-based company bought the shares of James Richardson in the duty-free joint venture retail business JR/Duty Free, which was established in 2017.

It is the second consecutive record-breaking month for the airport, which also had its busiest December yet.

There’s a new luxury train on the horizon that is aiming to enter the pantheon of classic trains and iconic rail journeys like the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the Royal Scotsman, and Africa’s Rovos Rail.

In a momentous occasion for football enthusiasts across Asia, the AFC Asian Cup Final 2024 concluded with an electrifying showdown, marking a significant chapter in Qatar’s footballing legacy. As the host nation, Qatar not only provided a stage for the tournament but also emerged victorious, securing the championship title amidst a wave of excitement and celebration. Qatar became the first country in 20 years to win back-to-back Asian Cup titles with a 3-1 win over Jordan

Southwest has your 2024 travel plans covered with new and returning routes later this year.