Busayra: The inaugural Tafilah Conference on Heritage and Tourism Development concluded in Busayra, bringing together specialists, scholars, and researchers to discuss strategies for promoting the region’s historical and touristic assets.
According to Jordan News Agency, the conference addressed topics such as tourism economics, heritage preservation, archaeological discoveries, and the integration of tourist routes in southern Jordan. Key recommendations included the use of modern technologies to document cultural heritage, initiating a tourism trails project in Busayra, modernizing governorate tourist routes with the Ministry of Tourism, and producing multilingual tourism brochures.
The event was organized by the Busayra Foundation for Cultural Heritage and the Busayra Reconstruction Foundation, in cooperation with the Daehan Wind Power Company (DHWP). It saw participation from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Hashemite University, Mutah University, Al al-Bayt University, and various local tourism and heritage organizations.
Mohammad Wahib, head of the conference’s scientific and organizing committee, explained that Busayra was selected as the venue due to its historical and touristic significance and numerous archaeological sites. He emphasized that future conferences would continue to highlight Tafilah’s tourism and archaeological potential.