Daraa, southern Syria (SANA) – The ancient city of Bosra, 108 km south of Damascus, saw 229,853 visitors in 2009, of which 100,671 were foreigners, 11,650 Arabs and the rest Syrians These numbers mark a considerable growth in various fields which calls for extra work to meet the requirements of tourism in the city, Chairman of Bosra City Council Wael al-Mufleh said.

In this regard, Daraa Department of Tourism has proposed a project to build a three-star hotel at the Bosra train station, in addition to projects for tourist investment in antique houses in the city and renovating them, training staff, and developing archeological sites in the city.

Director of Daraa Department of Archeology Hussein Mashhadawi pointed out that cultural and religious tourism represent the cornerstone of Syrian tourism in general, noting that many tourists pay special attention to the details of these sites.

In turn, Director of Daraa Department of Tourism Mohammad Salim Qutaifan said there are efforts to increase tourist investments in Daraa, and that a number of tourist projects will be proposed in upcoming investment conferences.

The city of Bosra was incorporated in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1982. It contains a wealth of archeological sites and landmarks, each with its own unique story and oral history that pique the curiosity of visitors.

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