Jordan Ready to Host First Event of World Travel Awards

The World Travel Awards (WTA) are getting ready to host their Middle East Gala Ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman in 2022, and the anticipation is growing.

On October 23, 2022, the red-carpet gala reception will be held in the Jordanian capital, with the top decision-makers and figures in the tourism sector in attendance from throughout the region.

Jordan's standard for opulent hospitality has been raised by the beautiful new addition of The Ritz-Carlton, Amman to the city's ever-expanding skyline. In addition to offering a distinctive setting for both pleasure and business travellers, the hotel's location in the famous 5th Circle makes it an ideal starting point for trips to Jordan's ancient cities of Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea.

Graham Cooke, Founder, WTA, said: “We are incredibly excited to host our Middle East Gala Ceremony 2022 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, for what will mark our first ceremony in Jordan, a nation blessed with World Heritage Sites, friendly towns and inspiring desert landscapes.”

He adds: “WTA has maintained its position as the industry leader for the past 29 years, consistently proving its value as the global benchmark for recognising excellence in travel and tourism. I look forward to joining the most senior travel industry figures from across the Middle East for what promises to be a fabulous evening, acknowledging those organisations leading our industry’s recovery.”

The General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Amman, Tareq Derbas, said, “We are delighted to welcome attendees of this year’s World Travel Awards, a milestone not only for our hotel – which officially opened its doors in June – but for Jordan as a whole. It is our great pleasure to welcome some of the world’s foremost travel industry leaders, and we look forward to showing them a level of hospitality and care that is both a hallmark of the Ritz-Carlton brand and a true reflection of the Kingdom and its people.”