Incentive trips to the Pearl of the Middle East: Jordan!
Would you like to offer your team or business associates a dream trip to a surprising destination, one that most participants have likely never visited before? Then opt for an incentive trip to adventurous Jordan in the warm Middle East! To give you an idea of the group possibilities, we'll take you to this unique destination in this blog!
Why Jordan as an incentive travel destination?
Jordan is a special destination in the Middle East, a 4.5-hour flight from the Netherlands. The kingdom is located in a turbulent region but, due to its neutral position, has no conflicts with surrounding countries. The country is open to tourists and makes them feel incredibly welcome. Because Jordan is a compact country (about twice the size of the Netherlands), you can enjoy incredibly beautiful landscapes and have plenty of adventure in a very short time. Think of the desert, the azure blue sea, Greco-Roman-Byzantine cities, and great activities. This makes Jordan a unique and surprising incentive destination.
The best months to visit Jordan are April, May, October, and early November. The weather is often pleasant then, and the chance of rainfall is nil.
Tips for an unforgettable incentive trip to Jordan
Where to stay?
In Jordan, you'll find extremely luxurious accommodation in both the capital, Amman, and surrounding areas such as Wadi Rum and Aqaba. Below are three accommodation options that are guaranteed to provide a WOW experience for your colleagues or clients:
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp*****
Speaking of luxurious experiences… this is truly one! Memories Aicha is a luxurious ‘campsite’ in the heart of Wadi Rum, featuring incredible transparent domes for an overnight stay. Expect top-class hotel facilities during your stay. Each dome is furnished beautifully, as you would expect from a hotel room, but with the added bonus of being able to view the thousands of glittering stars in the sky from your room. If that's not unique, then what is?!
Source: Memories Aicha Luxury Group.
Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Aqaba *****
Situated on the beachfront in Aqaba, elegant rooms and a truly royal treatment… That’s what you can expect at Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Aqaba! With a location just a 1-hour drive to the Wadi Rum desert, this hotel offers the perfect base for a high-end incentive trip. The photos below speak for themselves, don't they?!
Source: Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Aqaba.
The St. Regis Amman *****
Stay in the heart of the capital, Amman, at the world-renowned luxury hotel, St. Regis! The hotel's interior features works by local artists, the azure waters of the Red Sea, and the carved stones of Petra. All rooms offer great comfort and a peaceful design. Additionally, the hotel boasts excellent dining options, a delightful outdoor swimming pool, and a beautiful terrace.
Source: The St. Regis Amman.
What to do?
- A true bucket list experience you can tick off in Jordan is: Swimming in the Dead SeaThis sea (located at the lowest point on Earth) has a very high salt content, making it easy for you to float. A super cool experience that is guaranteed to stay with you! Additionally, opt for a beauty treatment by applying the black mud from the bottom to your skin. This mud is used in therapeutic and cosmetic treatments. Fun fact: Because of its salinity, absolutely nothing lives in this lake. No plants and no animals. This is how the Dead Sea got its name.
- Visit the hidden city of Petra, is a magical sight: an ancient red rock city in the middle of the desert. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. An absolute highlight that should not be missed during your incentive trip! During a walk through this mysterious city, you will be amazed time and time again; from the narrow entrance gate of the Siq and royal tombs, to gigantic structures and beautiful views of the red rock. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
- The Wadi Rum desert In this desert, many films have been shot, such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Lawrence of Arabia, and Mission to Mars. Additionally, there are countless adventurous activities to undertake in this desert! Think of taking a magical hot air balloon ride, a camel trek through the desert, dining in a Bedouin camp, and a 4x4 jeep safari.
- Experience Aqaba! This city, located in Southwest Jordan, is the country's only port city. Absolutely recommended activities in Aqaba include a cruise with a BBQ lunch, snorkelling among the colourful fish, or diving in the Red Sea!
Make your trip to Jordan even more magical!
Of course, you want your group or incentive trip to Jordan to have maximum impact on the participants. With our Stretch-method We ensure that we start informing, enthusing, or activating your employees or clients at an early stage. This could involve announcing the trip in a fun way, or stimulating sales targets through the goMICE activation app or connecting the target audience on the way to this unforgettable LIVE moment.
We know Jordan well and can surprise you, your employees and your business contacts with a versatile and adventurous tailor-made programme. Naturally, with your objectives, target audience and wishes as our starting point! Would you like more information about the group and incentive travel options to Jordan? Or would you prefer to travel to a destination closer to home, such as Bilbao, Paris, Athena, Milan? Please contact us via goMICE and feel free to ask about the possibilities