Outline

• - Accommodation
• - Bus Shuttle Service
• - Tourist Info

Accommodation

Suggested Hotels in Amman

AEECT 2017 participants can benefit from the following special offers in the following hotels. These hotels are close to the conference venue and are served by a bus shuttle to the venue:

* Holiday Inn, 5 stars. The rate for the single room is JOD88 and the double room is JOD101, including all taxes and breakfast. The participates can reserve rooms by contacting Mr. Noor al din Shaweesh (noor.abushaweesh@ihg.com).

* Jerusalem International Hotel, 4 stars. The rate for the single room is JOD45 and the double room is JOD55, including all taxes and breakfast. The participates can reserve rooms by contacting Mr. Ossama Majd ( sales.manager@jerusalem.com.jo).

To get these special offers, you must mention in your email message that you are AEECT 2017 participant

Bus Shuttle Service

Tourist Info

General Information

Jordan is a relatively small country situated at the junction of the Levantine and Arabian areas of the Middle East. The country is bordered on the north by Syria, to the east by Iraq, and by Saudi Arabia on the east and south. To the west is Israel and the occupied West Bank, while Jordan's only outlet to the sea, the Gulf of Aqaba, is to the south. Jordan occupies an area of approximately 96,188 square kilometers including the Dead Sea, making it similar in size to Austria or Portugal. However, Jordan's diverse terrain and landscape belie its actual size, demonstrating a variety usually found only in large countries. Western Jordan has essentially a Mediterranean climate with a hot, dry summer, a cool, wet winter and two short transitional seasons. However, about 75% of the country can be described as having a desert climate with less than 200 mm of rain annually. Jordan can be divided into three main geographic and climatic areas: the Jordan Valley, the Mountain Heights Plateau, and the eastern desert, or Badia region. Time: GMT + 2.  Expected temperatures in Amman in December are 6-14°C with chances of rain.

Queen Alia International Airport Services

The modern Queen Alia International Airport in Amman is Jordan’s "home hub" and an increasingly popular transit point for world travelers and international air freight. Jordan's "gateway to the world" smoothly welcomes as many as five million passengers a year, with undergoing project for expanding capacity to ten million passengers. Passenger facilities include Royal Jordanian's exclusive first class and business lounges, an extensive Duty Free shopping mall, and a variety of handcraft displays and restaurants. Amman's Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) is located 32 km south of Amman, and can be reached by regular taxis or buses transport. On arrival, book a taxi at the booth on Level One. For QAIA flight information, telephone +962-4453013 or +962-4453014. For more information, visit the airport web site.

Transportation

Yellow taxis, with meters, are very reasonable and are the most convenient form of transportation. The white 'Service' taxi system applies set routes, stopping on request, charging standard fees. There are also good public bus services between major points in Amman.

Useful links

  Visit Jordan - By Jordan Tourism Board

  Interactive Jordan Map - A little like Google, but with essential information only

  Visa Information - by the Jordan Tourism Board

  Amman Fast Facts - Useful info for daily life on business days, cell phones, safety, taxis, etc.

  Hotels in Amman - but have a look at our accommodation section above, special conference rates are available in selected hotels.

  Weather in Jordan

  Royal Jordanian Airlines

  Google Calculator- convert your currency into Jordanian dinars

Interesting Links

  Amman Photos- at Route 66 (travel guide written by travellers)

  Jordan at Lonely Planet - the traveller's bible

  Amman Travel Guide- another travel guide with reviews by travellers

  Film.jo - about the Jordanian film industry

  MyEvent@ Amman: - Your Guide for All Events and Activities in Amman