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July, 2016

  • 29 July

    First stage of Syrian Speed Auto Racing Championship kicks off

    Damascus, SANA – Racer Anas al-Qawadri emerged on top at the first stage of the of the 11th Syrian Speed Auto Racing Championship, with the champion of the 10th championship …

  • 19 July

    Tourism Minister calls for granting more authority to hotels administrations

    Damascus, SANA – Tourism Minister Bishr Yazigi called for granting authority to the administrations of the Ministry’s hotels to carry out renovations and refurbishing to improve their facilities, satisfy customers, …

June, 2016

  • 26 June

    The 3rd phase of “I belong to” initiative held in Parma, Italy

    Warsaw, SANA_ The third phase of “I Belong to” initiative was held Saturday in the Italian city of Parma, for the restoration of Syrian heritage sites that has been destroyed by terrorist organizations …

  • 8 June

    Ministry of Tourism preparing to nominate Tuloul al-Safa in Sweida for World Heritage List

    Damascus, SANA – The Ministry of Tourism is currently preparing studies and research on the site of Tuloul al-Safa in Sweida province in preparation for its nomination to enter the …

May, 2016

  • 30 May

    UNWTO chief: We support work to restore terrorism-affected tourist sites in Syria

    Damascus, SANA – Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Taleb al-Rifai said the organization is interested in supporting all that is aimed at helping in the …

  • 22 May

    “I Belong to” tourism initiative for supporting heritage launched in Italy

    Rome, SANA – Tourism Ministry launched in Italy on Sunday the initiative dubbed “I Belong to” for the restoration of Syria’s international heritage, in cooperation with the Syrian community in …

  • 16 May

    Tourism Minister meets representatives of German tourism companies

    Damascus, SANA- Tourism Minister Bisher Yazigi affirmed on Monday that the tourism sector in Syria represents an important aspect of the investment prospects due to its heritage and civilization, adding …

  • 16 May

    Damask rose picking festival starts in al-Marah village

    Damascus Countryside, SANA – “The Damask Rose Harvest Day” Festival kicked off with wide official and popular participation in al-Marah village in al-Nabek area in Damascus Countryside. The Damask rose, …

  • 14 May

    Australian boxing team conducts friendly matches with Syrian national team

    Damascus- SANA – The Australian boxing team currently visiting Syria in solidarity with its fight against terrorism conducted on Saturday a number of friendly matches with members of the Syrian …

  • 1 May

    Kaisar Palace Hotel in Damascus reopened

    Damascus, SANA – On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the Kaisar Palace Hotel in Damascus was reopened after its rehabilitation with an estimated cost at SYP 6 billion. The …