Rum Tours successfully participated in the first Indian Road Show organized by the JTB

Online, August 2, 2010 (Newswire.com) - As part of the expansion plans for the Rum Group, Rum Tours is opening new markets with special attention to India because of its size and booming economy. The number of Indian tourists to the kingdom has steadily increased in the last two years, with a 95 % increase in the number of visitors during the first quarter of 2010. To show Jordan's interest in attracting Indian tourism, citizens of this country can now be exempt of paying entrance visas when traveling in groups of five and plus.

The Rum Tours team toured the cities of Mumbai, Bangalore, Goa, Cochin, Chennai, Calcutta and Delhi and received a very positive influx from the Road Show. Over 400 Tour Operators and visitors approached the Rum Tours stand and showed special interest in Amman, rather than the historical sites, because of its nightlife and shopping possibilities.

The Team expressed their satisfaction about this event and all the connections made with major Tour Operators in India that will help boost Indian tourism to Jordan. Rum Tours offers exactly what the Indian market needs due to its integrated services that range from transportation, accommodation and a variety of different and original travel packages that suit the Indian tourists taste, from religious sites to night time entertainment.

For now Royal Jordanian only has direct flights to Amman from Mumbai and Delhi, but there are some regional air carriers that offer direct or indirect flights from most of the Indian cities. Also in the future, these tour operators could benefit from Rum Group's integrated services with Petra Airlines, the company's new carrier, to provide flights to the country.

A major potential share for the incoming touristic flow is expected to be Incentive Business trips. Jordan's wide variety of attractions and high quality services together with Rum Tours multiple choices of venues and themed events were highly regarded by the Indian public.

Rum Tours is expecting a fruitful and long cooperation with Indian Tour Operators that see an exciting and original destination in Jordan.

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About Rum Group:

Rum Group is now considered upon the top 3 tourism companies in Jordan and represents a dynamic collective force committed to the promotion of tourism and transportation in an emerging destination. In 2006, Rum Transport Co became a public shareholding company (RUMM), and went from a paid up capital of JD6 million to JD7 million in 2008 and JD8.7 million in 2010.

About Rum Tours:

Building on the company's vast experience, Rum Tours now operates a first-rate MICE division and events management service. So whether planning an impressive incentive tour, or organizing international meetings, Rum Tours will meet the expectations of its clients providing the ideal venues and perfect atmospheres.

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