Developing Tourism Development Corridors in the Syrian Coastal RegionCase study in the Syrian Coastal region

Abstract

The war on Syria has affected tourism, as it has important and unique tourist areas due to its central location, moderate climate, and richness in distinctive antiquities. The Syrian coastal region represents an essential point in supporting the tourism sector and developing it in a sustainable manner that puts the country on the right path to recovery due to its distinguished location with its supervision of the port. It is important, which is the Mediterranean Sea, which makes it an important tourist logistical corridor. It is necessary to supervise its development in a way that suits Syria after the war, which made the indicators of the quality of logistical transport in the region decrease significantly, and after the regional planning project for the coastal region, it is necessary to work on the tourism axis as the main axis that drives the region and thus supports it. For the national economy to achieve sustainable development.

Through the research, the current reality of the region was examined, starting with the tourist sites with their various classifications, the efficiency of access to them, and the quality of the land and sea corridors, all the way to the places where tourists stay, and the reality of Lattakia International Airport and the ports. Based on the data, solutions were proposed to develop land transport networks towards the region in a way that is consistent with the planning project for the region. Ensuring the role of pivotal ports and developing access networks in a short time and working to establish an integrated logistical tourist city overlooking the waterfront that includes an advanced transport network commensurate with the requirements of tourists and meeting global transport conditions - developing the quality of the Internet connection network to facilitate electronic communication, communication and payment services - creating an electronic tourist map For the region and linking with external bank accounts to ensure easy flow of funds and smooth payment processes, in addition to organizing exhibition festivals synchronized with the tourism seasons.

The research concludes by deducing the current situation of the tourist corridors in the coastal region, while proposing solutions for their sustainable development.