The Jordan Hotels Association, in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply, the Ministry of Environment, the Civil Defense Directorate, and the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, organized an awareness workshop entitled “Inspection and Oversight Requirements and Procedures for Hotel Establishments.” The workshop was attended by a number of managers and representatives of hotel establishments across the Kingdom and forms part of the Association’s efforts to raise awareness of the applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and procedures adopted by the relevant authorities.

At the beginning of the workshop, members of the Jordan Hotels Association’s Board of Directors welcomed the participants and commended the efforts of the government and regulatory authorities, as well as their cooperation in preparing for and participating in the workshop. They emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships and maintaining direct communication between the hotel sector and the relevant authorities to clarify procedures and requirements and enhance compliance with applicable legislation and instructions.

The Association highlighted that this workshop is part of a series of awareness workshops it intends to organize in cooperation with the relevant government and regulatory authorities. These initiatives aim to raise awareness among hotel establishments, address their inquiries, discuss the challenges they face, and work towards identifying appropriate solutions, thereby contributing to the improvement of the working environment within the hotel sector.

For his part, Eng. Mohammad Al-Khaldi, Director of the Economic Activities Oversight and Inspection Unit, emphasized the importance of the Inspection and Oversight Law in developing the regulatory framework governing economic activities and enhancing the clarity of inspection procedures and mechanisms. He also outlined the measures undertaken by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply in this regard and its role in regulating inspection and oversight operations in accordance with the applicable legislative frameworks.

The workshop addressed the importance of familiarizing hotel establishments with inspection and oversight requirements and procedures, clarifying the relevant roles and responsibilities, and promoting compliance with regulatory requirements. These efforts contribute to addressing observations and challenges that hotel establishments may encounter during inspection processes.

This initiative reflects the Jordan Hotels Association’s commitment to supporting hotel establishments and strengthening cooperation and coordination with government and regulatory authorities. It also aims to enhance the performance of the hotel sector, improve regulatory compliance, and contribute to raising the quality of tourism services across the Kingdom.