Forum

September 28, 2026

Syrian Ministry of Tourism

Syria Travel Forum 2026

 

 

Date & Time:

Wednesday, September 28, 2026, from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (Damascus Time).

Location:

Damascus – Dama Rose Hotel – Al-Mutanabbi Hall.

Organizers:

Ministry of Tourism in cooperation with Mangosteen for Exhibitions & Conferences and SO Media.

Speakers:

• Dr. Karam Shaar, Director of Karam Shaar Advisory.

• Mohamed Bardastani, Economist and Lead Economist for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Visa.

• Eng. Majdolin Mahahi, Director General of Project Implementation at the Ministry of Tourism.

Moderator:

Hani Al-Jundi

Key Discussion Topics:

• Syria’s tourism potential in the context of economic recovery and international openness

• Investment opportunities and requirements for rebuilding the tourism ecosystem

• The role of data, policies, and private sector participation in developing a competitive tourism sector