Amman, Jordan - On March 27, the Amman Marriott Hotel joined JTB to welcome the inaugural flight of easyJet to its newest route to Amman. The new route was initiated with a very high profile familiarization and press trip to Jordan. Many prominent journalists, easyJet CEO, Carolyn McCall and her senior management stayed at the Amman Marriott Hotel. They also enjoyed a welcome dinner in Villa Mediterrano Restaurant hosted by JTB and attended by the Minister of Tourism, H.E. Haifa Abu Ghazaleh.
Marriott Hotels in Jordan are thrilled to be part of this inauguration as it will open the doors to this beautiful destination and allow for many more visitors to come and discover this unique and incredible country.
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Marriott International manages three properties in Jordan, the Amman Marriott Hotel, the Petra Marriott Hotel and the Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa and a fourth property in Aqaba is now under construction.
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CONTACT:
Lama Nimr
Jordan Marriott Hotels
Telephone: 962 6 5607 607
Email: lama.nimr@marriott.com
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