The Traveler Going to Jordan for 17 Years with Janine Jervis (Re-Release)

Note to listeners: our new season returns next week!

Today, we're speaking with Janine Jervis, a dear friend who's worked for Visit Jordan for 17 years and who currently serves as their North American Communications Director.

Reminder: I'm running a 10-day group trip to Jordan this May. The trip runs from May 18th to 27th and you can get all the information by visiting here. The last day to join our trip is Friday, April 18th.

Original Air Date: Jan 24, 2024.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Janine’s extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry
• What Janine's initial perceptions of Jordan were
• The ongoing tragedy in Gaza and its impact on Jordan's mood and tourism industry
• The role of tourism in supporting local communities and economies
• Janine tells us about the women in Jordan who are making a positive impact in Jordan and the region
• Janine and Yulia reflect on the hospitality of Bedouin communities in Wadi Rum

Featured on the show:

• Connect with Janine on LinkedIn
• Read Janine's Visit Jordan blog, Falling in Love with Jordan
• Learn more about our upcoming trip to Jordan in May here

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Going Places with Yulia Denisyuk is a show that sparks a better understanding of people and places near and far by fostering a space for real conversations to occur. Each week, we sit down with travelers, journalists, creators, and people living and working in destinations around the world. Hosted by Yulia Denisyuk, an award-winning travel journalist, photographer, and writer who's worked with National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC Travel, and more. 

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