Syria Welcomes 3.52 Million Visitors in the First Half of 2026

Syria reports 111% surge in tourist arrivals during 1st half of 2026

The number of tourists visiting Syria in the first half of 2026 more than doubled from a year earlier, rising 111% to 3.52 million, according to the Statistics Authority at Syria&#...

Syria arrivals surge 111% as government bets on tourism revival

The country welcomed 3.52 million visitors during the first half of 2026, more than double the figure recorded a year earlier, as the government pushes to reconnect to the world and promote tourism as a pillar of economic recovery.

Syria welcomes 3.52 million visitors in the first Half of 2026

Damascus, Jul. 21 (SANA) — Syria’s tourism sector recorded significant growth during the first half of 2026, with the total number of visitors, including Syrian expatriates, Arabs and foreigners, reaching 3.52 million, compared with 1.67million during the same period last year, marking a 111% increase. According to the Statistics Authority at the Ministry of Tourism, foreign tourist arrivals recorded the highest growth rate, rising to 719,000 v…

Syria Receives 3.52 Million Visitors in First Half of 2026

The Syrian Ministry of Tourism said the total number of Syrian, Arab, and foreign visitors reached 3.52 million in the first half of 2026, compared with 1.67 million during the same period last year, representing growth of 111%. In a statement reviewed by Enab Baladi, the ministry attributed the “exceptional” growth recorded in 2026 to rising confidence in Syria as a tourism destination and increased regional and international demand for visits.…

Arab visitors double as Syria’s tourism draws global attention

Jordan leads Arab source markets Tourism in ‘new phase of growth’ Investment interest increasing The number of Arab visitors to Syria doubled in the first six months of 2026 and international arrivals surged sixfold compared with last year, according to official government data. Tourists from Arab countries increased to 664,000 between January and June, up from 320,000 a year ago, the Syrian tourism ministry said in a statement. Jordan was the l…