Articles tagged “syria”

Tourism

Syria’s Tourism Industry Shows Signs of Life — But the Comeback Is Controversial

Is visiting a country an implicit endorsement of its leadership? Or can intrepid travelers frame it simply as a gesture of connection with its people? The situation in Syria raises these questions and more.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 2 years ago

Airlines

Airlines Warned About Flights as Syrian Conflict Escalates

With tensions rising between the U.S. and Russia over Syria it makes sense to warn airlines about the risks. The downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine shows the danger of flying over conflict zones.

Anand Krishnamoorthy, Bloomberg | 4 years ago

Tourism

U.S. Appeals Court Will Not Reinstate Trump Travel Ban

This is good news for travel and tourism, but what travelers and business leaders are looking for here is some semblance of consistency by the U.S. on who can come into the U.S. and how.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

Syria Turns to Domestic Tourism After Nearly 4 Years of Civil War

Syria has a wealth of historic attractions and UNESCO-designated sites. Sadly, the majority of them have been damaged by the ongoing civil war.

Donna Abu-Nasr, Bloomberg | 8 years ago

Tourism

Despite 3-Year Civil War, Syrian Leaders Optimistic About Tourism Investment

Syria's neighbors have seen their tourism activity decline because of its civil war. Maybe they can explain to Syria why this optimism is unfounded.

Reuters | 8 years ago

Online Travel

Weekly Top 15 Travel Data Points From Our SkiftStats Data Feed

Rafat Ali, Skift | 8 years ago

Tourism

3 Years of Civil War Have Devastated Syria’s Tourism Industry

Syria is hoping that it can bounce back after this conflict, unlike regional peers such as Iraq or event Egypt have still not managed to do.

Lizzie Porter, The Daily Telegraph | 8 years ago

Airlines

Airline Startup Is Betting on Tourism Coming Back to Syria

Is Syria ready for a new airline? No.

Deena Kamel Yousef, Bloomberg | 8 years ago

Hotels

Beirut’s Tourism Industry Continues to Suffer From Syrian War

From a war next door to tight visa requirements, Lebanon has the makings of a country that will continue to have challenges attracting visitors.

The Daily Star | 8 years ago

Tourism

67 Endangered Tourist Sites Identified in World Monuments Fund’s Biannual List

The list includes some surprising landmarks including the St. Louis Gateway Arch and a New Jersey Park whose livelihood is as much at risk due to erosion and overdevelopment as historic sites in Syria and Burma.

Associated Press | 9 years ago