ILA stands for Immersive Local Adventures, a travel company founded by Yasmine Halasa and Fatima Adwan in 2020 to celebrate the abundant culture in Jordan by curating experiences that teach, enrich and inspire. 

ILA trips are thematically designed around conservation, sustainability, origins of food, nature, music, art, wellbeing, history and more. We are connectors of people, on a mission to cultivate meaningful experiences in and around Jordan through community-based tourism. We specialize in small group tours, and provide curated itineraries that allow you to experience Jordan through people, places and yourself. 

Our itineraries and programs are designed to be filled with hands-on experiences delivered by unique skilled individuals in Jordanian communities. ILA trips make sure that you see all of the country’s must-see sites and destinations in the most authentic and localized way possible. We ensure ethical and sustainable tourism practices in everything we offer

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Meet the Team

  • Yasmine Halasa

    CO-FOUNDER

    The world has so much to offer, and it has been a true passion of mine to experience different cultures through visceral engagements with communities. In Jordan, I was lucky to have spent many years visiting and training skilled local people who have the potential to provide amazing experiences in tourism. Today, I’m proud to say that we work with many of them who have become the core of what we do at ILA.

    I have 11 years of work experience in local economic development, venture capital, startups and adventure tourism. I studied International Development at McGill University in Canada, and completed my MBA from IE Business School in Spain.

    At ILA I enjoy curating experiences with my co-founder Fatima and seeing people on both sides benefit directly from our business. There is so much magic in experiential and adventure travel and I’m beyond excited to share ILA with everyone around the world!

    yasmine@ila.travel

  • Fatima Adwan

    CO-FOUNDER

    Growing up within a family of travelers and having graduated from a travel based university in Switzerland; that took me around the world. I understand the value of personal growth and expansion through travel and exploration. I am extremely passionate about being able to provide an opportunity for people from around the world to broaden their horizons through trips around Jordan and engaging with our culture and local communities.

    In my career I am a Partnerships professional, with experience in campaign management, government relations, communications strategy, and marketing; for global events, non-profit organizations, government programs, global governing bodies, and educational institutions.

    tima@ila.travel