Analyzing the reality of the tourism sector in Syria between before and during the crisis (2011-2018)

The concepts of political problems and the crisis appear to be inconsequential to the tourism industry, however a nearby assessment and examination of the meeting points and the impact on tourism reveals otherwise. The tourism sector in Syria of late confronted numerous challenges and difficulties during the crisis that ultimately led to the sector's deterioration due to terrorist acts. This research deals with an analysis of the reality of the tourism sector during the years of the crisis (2011-2018) and a comparison between this reality and the reality of the sector before the crisis. Research topics that arise from the available studies include the effects of crises and political instability on tourism demand, in addition to studying the impact of using tourism as a political tool, and the effects of political violence on tourist destinations. As well as discuss the administration's efforts to revitalize the affected tourist destinations. This research seeks to establish what is known about the relationship between crises and tourism, in addition to discussing terrorism as a tourism crisis. On the other hand, highlighting the characteristics of the tourism environment and the role of terrorism in reducing the benefits and gains that can be gained from the tourism industry, in addition to submitting proposals to manage the demand for tourist destinations during tourism crises.