Articles tagged “syria”

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

Rosie Spinks, Skift

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.

Airlines Warned About Flights as Syrian Conflict Escalates

Anand Krishnamoorthy, Bloomberg

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.

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

Jason Clampet, Skift

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.

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

Donna Abu-Nasr, Bloomberg

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

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

Reuters

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.

Weekly Top 15 Travel Data Points From Our SkiftStats Data Feed

Rafat Ali, Skift

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

Lizzie Porter, The Daily Telegraph

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.

Airline Startup Is Betting on Tourism Coming Back to Syria

Deena Kamel Yousef, Bloomberg

Is Syria ready for a new airline? No.

Beirut’s Tourism Industry Continues to Suffer From Syrian War

The Daily Star

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

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

Associated Press

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.

Syria’s Domino Effect on the Region’s Tourism

Adrian Bridge, The Daily Telegraph

With the exception of Jordan, the countries hit hardest by the Syrian crisis are the rare destinations that have both a democracy and secular leadership.

U.S. State Department Urges American Citizens, Diplomats to Leave Lebanon

Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Recreational travel to many countries in the Middle East including Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Egypt should be postponed for the unforeseeable future as uncertain political events could keep the U.S. from quickly assisting citizens.