04:46The five-star Arman Hotel opened on Saturday in Aleppo, becoming the first tourism project in the Syrian city since government forces took back control in 2016.
"During the siege imposed on Aleppo, the hotel was just on the frontline," said hotel manager, Munib Karazon. "Then it was completely rehabilitated in a manner consistent with the modern requirements of tourism. New furniture and amenities have been added to keep up with the latest developments of the hotel industry around the world."
The hotel, located in the Hamdaniya neighbourhood of the city, includes 150 rooms and suites, as well as two wedding halls, five restaurants, a swimming pool, a health club and meeting rooms.
It’s aimed at both domestic and foreign tourists, while Karazon says the investment will also help the local economy.
"Regarding job opportunities, we are providing 500 jobs, particularly for the youth, we also provide jobs for the war-wounded. Actually, the youth(s) have been training here for 6 months until the opening."
Aleppo saw some of the worst of the country’s civil war with many ancient buildings reduced to rubble. Locals believe the return of the tourist industry with projects like the Arman would be a much-needed step forward in the rebuilding process.
Syria: Five-star hotel opens as Aleppo looks to future after years of conflict
The five-star Arman Hotel opened on Saturday in Aleppo, becoming the first tourism project in the Syrian city since government forces took back control in 2016.
"During the siege imposed on Aleppo, the hotel was just on the frontline," said hotel manager, Munib Karazon. "Then it was completely rehabilitated in a manner consistent with the modern requirements of tourism. New furniture and amenities have been added to keep up with the latest developments of the hotel industry around the world."
The hotel, located in the Hamdaniya neighbourhood of the city, includes 150 rooms and suites, as well as two wedding halls, five restaurants, a swimming pool, a health club and meeting rooms.
It’s aimed at both domestic and foreign tourists, while Karazon says the investment will also help the local economy.
"Regarding job opportunities, we are providing 500 jobs, particularly for the youth, we also provide jobs for the war-wounded. Actually, the youth(s) have been training here for 6 months until the opening."
Aleppo saw some of the worst of the country’s civil war with many ancient buildings reduced to rubble. Locals believe the return of the tourist industry with projects like the Arman would be a much-needed step forward in the rebuilding process.
The five-star Arman Hotel opened on Saturday in Aleppo, becoming the first tourism project in the Syrian city since government forces took back control in 2016.
"During the siege imposed on Aleppo, the hotel was just on the frontline," said hotel manager, Munib Karazon. "Then it was completely rehabilitated in a manner consistent with the modern requirements of tourism. New furniture and amenities have been added to keep up with the latest developments of the hotel industry around the world."
The hotel, located in the Hamdaniya neighbourhood of the city, includes 150 rooms and suites, as well as two wedding halls, five restaurants, a swimming pool, a health club and meeting rooms.
It’s aimed at both domestic and foreign tourists, while Karazon says the investment will also help the local economy.
"Regarding job opportunities, we are providing 500 jobs, particularly for the youth, we also provide jobs for the war-wounded. Actually, the youth(s) have been training here for 6 months until the opening."
Aleppo saw some of the worst of the country’s civil war with many ancient buildings reduced to rubble. Locals believe the return of the tourist industry with projects like the Arman would be a much-needed step forward in the rebuilding process.