Jordan Travel Awards 2025
Celebrating excellence in Jordan's extraordinary travel and hospitality — from Petra to the Dead Sea
Jordan's Travel Industry Overview
Jordan is one of the world's most extraordinary travel destinations, a compact kingdom that packs more historical, cultural, and natural wonder per square kilometre than almost any country on earth. From the rose-red city of Petra — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World — to the otherworldly Wadi Rum desert and the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea, Jordan offers a range of experiences that attract archaeologists, luxury seekers, adventure travellers, and spiritual pilgrims.
Tourism is the backbone of Jordan's economy, contributing approximately 15% of GDP and employing hundreds of thousands of people. Amman, the capital, anchors Jordan's luxury hotel market with world-class properties including the Four Seasons Hotel Amman, the St. Regis Amman, the Fairmont Amman, and The House Boutique Suites. Amman's thriving restaurant scene, vibrant art galleries, and contemporary cultural scene complement its Roman theatre and ancient citadel to make it a compelling weekend city break destination.
The Dead Sea is Jordan's natural spa — the lowest point on earth and the world's saltiest sea — attracting wellness tourists to luxury resorts including the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Movenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, and Marriott Dead Sea Resort. The mineral-rich black mud and the therapeutic floating experience are unique in the world. Wadi Rum, the vast red desert valley that provided the backdrop for Lawrence of Arabia and numerous Hollywood films including the Martian, hosts luxury tented camps that offer one of the world's most dramatic overnight wilderness experiences.
Aqaba, Jordan's only coastal city on the Red Sea, provides world-class diving and snorkelling and is home to the Ayla Oasis luxury resort development. Jordan's archaeological trail extends from Jerash's remarkable Roman ruins to the Byzantine mosaics of Madaba and the Crusader castle of Kerak, making the country a paradise for heritage tourism. Royal Jordanian airline connects Amman to global source markets, while Jordan continues to develop its tourism infrastructure to handle growing visitor numbers sustainably.
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Award Categories for Jordan
Eight prestigious categories recognising outstanding achievement across Jordan's extraordinary and diverse travel and hospitality sector.
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Best Luxury Hotel — Jordan
Recognising outstanding five-star and luxury hotel experiences in Amman, Dead Sea, and Aqaba.
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Best Heritage Tourism — Jordan
Celebrating Petra, Jerash, Madaba, and Jordan's extraordinary collection of ancient world heritage sites.
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Best Desert Camp — Jordan
Honouring Wadi Rum's extraordinary luxury tented camps delivering world-class desert wilderness experiences.
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Best Wellness Resort — Jordan
Celebrating Dead Sea luxury spa resorts offering the world's most unique natural therapeutic experiences.
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Best Adventure Tourism — Jordan
Recognising Wadi Mujib canyoning, Dana Biosphere hiking, Aqaba diving, and Jordan's thriving adventure sector.
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Best Travel Agency — Jordan
Celebrating Jordan's leading tour operators and destination management companies crafting extraordinary Jordanian itineraries.
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Best Airline — Jordan
Recognising Royal Jordanian's warm Jordanian hospitality connecting the Kingdom to global destinations.
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Best Fine Dining — Jordan
Honouring Amman's exceptional culinary scene and the restaurants delivering world-class Jordanian and Levantine cuisine.
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Petra
📍 Ma'an Governorate
The rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs over 2,000 years ago is one of humanity's most spectacular achievements. Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra receives over 1 million visitors annually and is surrounded by boutique luxury camps and hotels that bring visitors as close as possible to this ancient wonder.
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Dead Sea
📍 Jordan Valley
At 430 metres below sea level — the lowest point on earth — the Dead Sea's hyper-saline waters provide the world's most unique floating and skin-care experience. Luxury resorts including the Kempinski Ishtar and Marriott Dead Sea offer world-class spa facilities combining the sea's natural minerals with five-star amenities.
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Wadi Rum
📍 Aqaba Governorate
The Valley of the Moon — Wadi Rum's UNESCO-inscribed desert landscape of towering red sandstone mountains and vast sand plains — offers one of the world's most dramatic overnight camp experiences. Luxury bubble tents, Bedouin heritage camps, and hot air balloon rides make this a bucket-list destination for adventurous luxury travellers.
Benefits for Jordan Travel Brands
Global Recognition
Jordan's tourism sector depends heavily on international visitor awareness. International Travel Awards recognition connects Jordan's hotels, tour operators, and heritage experiences with global luxury travel buyers and consumers in key markets including Europe, North America, and the Gulf, helping drive the visitor numbers Jordan needs to sustain its tourism-dependent economy.
Premium Media Coverage
Award recognition generates editorial coverage in global travel publications at a time when Jordan is actively seeking to expand its international profile. Features in Condé Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure, and major luxury travel blogs following award nominations help Jordan brands reach new audience segments planning their Middle East itineraries.
Increased Bookings
International award credentials are particularly powerful for Jordan's luxury camps near Petra, Dead Sea wellness resorts, and Wadi Rum operators — all businesses where travellers heavily rely on third-party validation before committing to unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Award recognition directly translates into bookings and revenue growth.
Industry Networking
The International Travel Awards ceremony connects Jordan's hospitality professionals with global tour operators, luxury travel agents, and international media. These connections are essential for Jordan's DMCs, boutique hotels, and heritage tourism operators to channel high-value international visitors to the country's extraordinary attractions.
How to Nominate — Jordan Guide
Check Eligibility
Review award categories to confirm your Jordan hotel, desert camp, heritage tour operator, or wellness resort qualifies for the 2025 programme.
Submit Nomination
Complete the nomination form at goldentreeawards.com highlighting your Jordan brand's unique hospitality achievements and extraordinary guest experiences.
Expert Judging
International travel experts evaluate Jordan nominations against global excellence standards, with particular appreciation for authentic cultural experiences and exceptional natural-setting hospitality offerings.
Celebrate at Ceremony
Winners join the global travel elite at our prestigious ceremony, representing Jordan's remarkable contribution to world heritage tourism and extraordinary natural experience hospitality.
Who Can Participate in Jordan Travel Awards?
The International Travel Awards is open to every organisation operating within the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector — from globally recognised hotel chains to innovative travel startups based in Jordan. If you deliver excellence in travel or hospitality, you are eligible to nominate.
Luxury Hotels
Five-star and seven-star properties, palace hotels, and boutique luxury residences worldwide.
Resorts & Spas
Beach resorts, mountain retreats, wellness sanctuaries, and all-inclusive luxury resorts.
Airlines
International carriers, regional airlines, low-cost carriers, private aviation, and charter operators.
Cruise Lines
Ocean cruise lines, river cruise operators, expedition cruises, and luxury yacht charter companies.
Travel Agencies
Luxury travel agencies, bespoke holiday specialists, OTAs, and corporate travel management companies.
Tour Operators
Adventure tour operators, cultural tour companies, destination specialists, and group travel organisers.
Tourism Boards
National tourism organisations, city tourism bureaus, and destination marketing organisations globally.
DMCs
Destination management companies, inbound operators, MICE specialists, and local ground handlers.
Travel Technology
Travel tech startups, GDS platforms, booking engines, travel apps, and hospitality software companies.
Car Rental & Transport
Luxury car rental, chauffeur services, airport transfers, and premium ground transportation providers.
Yacht & Marine
Superyacht operators, sailing charter companies, diving resorts, and marine tourism specialists.
Eco & Sustainable Tourism
Eco-lodges, responsible tour operators, conservation-driven resorts, and sustainable destination pioneers.
Hear From Our Award-Winning Community
Travel and hospitality leaders share how International Travel Awards recognition transformed their brands, boosted revenue, and opened global opportunities.
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Relive the International Travel Awards Gala
Watch highlights from our prestigious gala ceremonies where the world's finest travel and hospitality brands are honoured for extraordinary excellence.
International Travel Awards Categories for Jordan
From luxury accommodation and premium airlines to travel technology and sustainable tourism, the International Travel Awards covers every segment of the Jordan travel and hospitality industry. Click any category to begin your nomination.
Four Prestigious Hospitality Awards Programmes
The International Travel Awards is part of a world-class suite of hospitality recognition programmes, each dedicated to celebrating a specific dimension of excellence within the global travel and hospitality industry.
International Travel Awards
The world's most prestigious recognition programme for excellence in global travel and hospitality — celebrating 150+ countries and 60+ award categories across every sector of the industry.
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Recognising the world's finest spa experiences, wellness retreats, and luxury health destinations — from urban day spas to remote wellness sanctuaries and award-winning resort spa facilities.
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Celebrating exceptional General Managers who lead with vision, inspire their teams, and deliver outstanding guest experiences that set new global benchmarks in hotel and resort management.
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Honouring culinary excellence across global fine dining, hotel restaurants, destination dining experiences, and innovative food concepts that elevate the art of hospitality.
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Join Jordan's Award-Winning Travel Brands
From Petra's rose-red cliffs to Wadi Rum's starlit desert, Jordan's hospitality deserves global recognition. Nominate for the International Travel Awards 2026.
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