Tourism minister inaugurates new five-star hotel

AMMAN — Deputising for His Majesty King Abdullah, Tourism Minister Lina Annab on Monday inaugurated the opening of Fairmont Hotel Amman, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The five-star hotel was built at an investment cost of JD150 million and offers about 500 job opportunities. Annab said that the establishment is a “qualitative addition” that will improve the level of hotel and tourism services, pointing out the efforts of the ministry in promoting the sector, which highly contributes to the national economy.

She added that the opening of the hotel was possible due to Jordan’s security and stability, which makes it an attractive investment environment.

Fairmont’s Director of Operations Celian Skandrani said the hotel will “serve its customers to the highest international standards” with its 317 rooms and suites, 11 hotel apartments and a range of restaurants and multi-purpose halls.