Syria's tourism minister has forecast a "prosperous tourist season" for the central province of Homs, despite three years of raging conflict that has flattened much of the provincial capital. In remarks carried by the state news agency SANA, Bisher Yazigi pledged help for the area, predicting a prosperous tourism season because "various activities are planned... during the summer". The upbeat projection, published Saturday, comes as some 2,000 fighters and civilians holed up in besieged rebel-held parts of Homs city prepare to withdraw under a deal with the authorities. But both the city of Homs and many of its most famed destinations -- including the Krak des Chevaliers Crusader castle -- have suffered e**rmous damage during fighting.
05-05-2014, 11:01 PM
Syria minister sees 'prosperous tourist season' in Homs
Syria's tourism minister has forecast a "prosperous tourist season" for the central province of Homs, despite three years of raging conflict that has flattened much of the provincial capital. In remarks carried by the state news agency SANA, Bisher Yazigi pledged help for the area, predicting a prosperous tourism season because "various activities are planned... during the summer". The upbeat projection, published Saturday, comes as some 2,000 fighters and civilians holed up in besieged rebel-held parts of Homs city prepare to withdraw under a deal with the authorities. But both the city of Homs and many of its most famed destinations -- including the Krak des Chevaliers Crusader castle -- have suffered e**rmous damage during fighting.
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