Join JITOA
Member Benefits & Services
Standing out in Jordan’s crowded inbound tourism market can be a challenge. As a member of JITOA, you’ll enjoy an unprecedented edge – as well as an array of valuable services and benefits.
Since our establishment in 2003, we’ve continually introduced new, elevated standards and services to the local market. It is this commitment to raising the bar – for ourselves and the market – that has positioned us as a strong, visionary leader in the travel and tourism sector in Jordan.
When you become a JITOA member, you’re not just joining the Kingdom’s leading tourism operators and associates: you’re gaining exclusive access to a wealth of information, opportunities, and connections, in addition to participating in the decision-making process – all of which will help take your business to the next level and give you an active role in the growth and development of Jordan’s tourism sector.
So why should you join JITOA?
- You’ll become part of a leading organization. JITOA represents the best of Jordan’s tourism sector, and strives to set the standards of excellence and superiority of services for itself and its members. Being a JITOA member sets you apart from the crowd.
- You’ll have a real stake in the future of Jordan’s tourism sector. Why sit back and let change happen when you can have an active voice in shaping and driving that change? As an advocacy organization, JITOA employs its wide-reaching influence to promote the issues that concern you most.
- You’ll always be a step ahead of the competition. With JITOA, you’ll receive exclusive first access to the latest sector information and data, helping you plan your business and marketing activities more proactively and successfully.
- You’ll have unprecedented opportunities to elevate your team’s capabilities and accreditations. JITOA members enjoy access to world-class educational and training opportunities, including certification programs conducted in partnership with local and international organizations.
- You’ll enhance your credibility in the regional and international marketplace. Our reputation extends well beyond Jordan’s borders. With a wide-reaching international network of partners and affiliates, JITOA can help elevate your profile on a global scale.
Active Members
According to JITOA by-laws,Active members are Jordanian Tour Operators registered in accordance with Jordanian laws.To qualify as an active member your company should be over 3 years old,and should have registered over 1000 room nights per year.
BENEFITS
Active members enjoy the following privileges:
- Access to JITOA’s regularly distributed tourism industry news, updates, insights, and more;
- Benefit from JITOA’s strategic international and local partnerships;
- The ability to join and serve on JITOA’s Board of Directors and Junior Board;
- Influence decision through taking active roles in JITOA’s committees;
- Access to government institutions;
- Benefit from JITOA’s HR database and internship program;
- Involvement in governmental meetings and conferences related to the tourism sector;
- Participation in international marketing initiatives at reduced rates;
- Access to international counterparts through JITOA local and international memberships;
- Attending workshops and training courses at advantageous rates;
- Take an active role in JITOA’s numerous tourism initiatives and projects;
- Benefit from JITOA internship program for university graduates and get support with recruitment;
- A free listing of your company's profile on JITOA’s website;
- A reciprocal link between the JITOA website and your business’ website;
- The right to use the JITOA logo on all communication and branding;
- Receive one free advertisement in one of our periodical Newsletters per year;
- Participate in our mentorship program (New);
- Access to a wide range of services and discounts for you and your employees (New).
REQUIREMENTS
Active members must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be registered with the Jordanian Ministry of Industry and Trade
- Be a licensed tour operator by the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and submit your relicensing on a yearly basis
- Have at least three (3) years of legal, licensed experience in Jordan’s inbound tourism industry
- Have accrued a minimum of one thousand (1,000) room nights per year
- Sign up for JITOA’s Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance Policy
- Abide by JITOA bylaws, as well as all sector regulations, guidelines, and standards
- Adhere to JITOA’s official Code of Ethics and Best Practices
Associate Corporate Members
According to JITOA bu-laws,associate companies are many entities registered in Jordan or abroad with a legal status.
BENEFITS
Associate members enjoy the following privileges:
- Access to JITOA’s regularly distributed tourism industry news, updates, insights, and more;
- Benefit from JITOA’s strategic international and local partnerships;
- The ability to join and serve on JITOA Junior Board and Advisory Board;
- Influence decision through taking active roles in JITOA’s committees;
- Access to government institutions;
- Benefit from JITOA’s HR database and internship program;
- Involvement in governmental meetings and conferences related to the tourism sector;
- Participation in international marketing initiatives at reduced rates;
- Access to international counterparts through JITOA local and international memberships;
- Attending workshops and training courses at advantageous rates;
- Take an active role in JITOA’s numerous tourism initiatives and projects;
- Benefit from JITOA internship program for university graduates and get support with recruitment;
- A free listing of your company's profile on JITOA’s website;
- A reciprocal link between the JITOA website and your business’ website;
- The right to use the JITOA logo on all communication and branding;
- Receive one free advertisement in one of our periodical Newsletters per year;
- Participate in our mentorship program (New);
- Access to a wide range of services and discounts for you and your employees (New).
REQUIREMENTS
Our corporate associate members must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be registered with the Jordanian Ministry of Industry and Trade
- Have a valid operational license, renewed on a yearly basis
- Abide by JITOA bylaws, as well as all sector guidelines, standards, and regulations
- Adhere to JITOA’s official Code of Ethics and Best Practices
Associate Individual Members
JITOA offers the opportunity to students of tourism,hospitality,media and other professionals to join the association as individuals,and benefit from everything that the association offers.
BENEFITS
Media, student members enjoy the following privileges:
- Access to tourism industry leaders and professionals through our networking events;
- Make a difference through participating in JITOA’s action committees;
- A free profile listing on our website
- Access to JITOA’s regularly distributed tourism industry news, updates, insights, and more;
- A personal listing in our human resources database ;
- Preferred access to internships program;
- The opportunity to attend workshops and training courses at reduced rates;
- Access to international counterparts through JITOA local and international memberships;
- Participate in our mentorship program (New).
- Access to a wide range of services and discounts as promoted by other members (New);
REQUIREMENTS
Our individual members must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Individual members may be working in the field of tourism, media, marketing or any other related field, or have an interest in affiliation with Jordan’s inbound travel and tourism industry;
- Abide by JITOA bylaws, as well as all sector guidelines, standards, and regulations;
- Adhere to JITOA’s official Code of Ethics and Best Practices.
Honorary Members
JITOA’s honorary members are selected and invited by the Board of Directors, based on their merit, credibility, and reputation for excellence, in line with our association’s values and principles. List of JITOA Honorary Members includes:
- H.E. Dr. Taleb Rifai
- H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji
- H.E. Mr. Michel Nazzal
- H.E. Mr. Nayef Al-Fayez
- H.E. Ms. Lina Annab
- H.E. Mr. Khaled Irani
- H.E. Ms. Haifa Najjar
Join Us
Are you ready to become part of an elite and influential community of leaders and decision makers?
Are you eager to contribute to the growth and development of Jordan’s tourism sector?
Are you looking to take your business’ image, opportunities, and capabilities to the next level?
Apply today!
