We, the government, locals and tourists, are Petra.
We are standing on the history of Petra, which spans more than two thousand years.
We share the responsibility to the past, present and future of Petra to ensure its sustainability.
Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) has formulated the “Petra Tourism Development Master Plan 2023-2033” in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and officially launched it in November 2024.
With the vision of making Petra a sustainable and resilient destination, the Master Plan is built on the slogan “WE ARE PETRA”, embracing a policy of leaving no one behind.
As part of its implementation, PDTRA conducted public consultations in December 2024 across six communities in Petra. These discussions focused on balancing economic growth through tourism while ensuring social, cultural, and environmental sustainability based on the GSTC Sustainable Tourism Criteria.
Following a series of these public consultations, PDTRA has now issued the first edition of “PETRA FIVE PROMISES” - a voluntary guideline for tourism businesses, local communities, and visitors to shape Petra’s future together.
We are Petra.
We make Petra comfortable, safe and secure for everyone.
We follow the rules to conduct tourism ethically.
We will offer tourists memorable experience with the spirit of hospitality.
We will collaborate with local stakeholders to ensure tourists have a safe and peaceful stay in Petra.
We will offer tourism products and services in a legally and ethically appropriate manner.
We will take time to enjoy meaningful experience in local communities.
We will enjoy tourism in appropriate locations and time that is consistent with the nature of local life.
We will enjoy tourism in a legally and ethically appropriate manner.
We are Petra.
We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in tourism.
We promote the revitalization of the local economy.
We will ensure opportunities regardless of gender, age, and special needs.
We will develop locally sourced products and materials for tourism.
We will ensure decent work for locals.
We will involve the majority of local communities to contribute to distributing the benefits equally.
We will help promote local products and services “Made in Petra”.
We will value the fairness of price of local products and services.
We are Petra.
We protect the local cultural heritage and pass it on to the next generation.
We respect local traditions and culture to understand mutually.
We will promote the authenticity and value of local traditions and culture.
We will preserve Petra’s cultural heritage for future generations.
We will understand each other with tourists while respecting local customs.
We will understand and enjoy the authenticity of culture in Petra.
We are will mindful of the sustainability of cultural heritage in Petra.
We will take action to learn, understand and practice local customs and traditions.
We are Petra.
We keep Petra clean and beautiful as same as our home.
We use our limited natural resources carefully.
We will provide tourism services without damage on Petra’s beautiful nature.
We will reduce the plastic use and waste and promote recycling.
We will conserve precious water resources in Petra.
We will preserve the natural beauty and biodiversity of Petra.
We will cooperate to reduce plastic and single-use items.
We will cooperate to reduce water consumption by using it carefully.