DAMASCUS: Syria’s Minister of Tourism Mazen Al-Salhani inaugurated the four-star Palm Village Hotel in Yaafour area of Damascus countryside on Friday, following its renovation and modernization.
The opening, attended by representatives of various diplomatic missions, took place as part of efforts to support and develop the tourism sector’s infrastructure.
The renovated hotel should provide between 50 and 60 new job opportunities. The hotel spans 3,500 square meters and features 33 suites, indoor and outdoor restaurants, meeting rooms, a business center, and sports and service facilities, catering to the needs of business travelers and families alike.
“We view every new tourism investment as an investment in Syria’s economic future,” Al-Salhani said in a statement, adding that projects that “combine quality, innovation, and sustainability enhance the sector’s competitiveness, elevate the visitor experience, and demonstrate the private sector’s confidence in tourism investment opportunities in Syria.”
The hotel’s investor, Mohammed Omar Shoura, explained that the hotel had been fully rehabilitated and refitted after ceasing operations in 2011, adding that it now relies heavily on alternative energy to power its electrical systems, reflecting a commitment to clean energy.
On July 15, the tourism minister inaugurated the Ski Land mall on Damascus International Airport road. This integrated entertainment and commercial complex returned to operations after a years-long hiatus, and features restaurants, shops, and various leisure facilities, including an ice-skating rink.
