 Syria's archaeological riches are one of its main attractions |
Syria is enjoying a boom in foreign tourism, its government has said, with visitors attracted by its stability as well as the richness of its history.
Visitor numbers rose 23% in the first quarter of the year, the state-owned news agency Sana reported, citing figures from the Ministry of Tourism.
Syria has prioritised tourism development since 2002, offering foreign firms tax incentives to invest.
A British travel firm said Syria was increasingly appealing to Europeans.READ ON
