Palestinian Tourism Minister Urges Increased Visits to Support Local Economy
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
Palestinian Minister of Tourism Hani Hayek urged increased tourist visits to Palestinian cities, particularly Bethlehem, to support the local economy and residents on World Tourism Day. The initiative aims to boost the national economy amid difficult political and security conditions. Bethlehem Governor highlighted challenges from Israeli measures and stressed that tourism support enhances local resilience and economic activity.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Palestinian Minister Hani Hayek called for more tourist visits to Palestinian cities.
- The initiative aims to support the local economy and residents' resilience.
- Bethlehem Governor highlighted challenges from Israeli measures.
- Increased tourism is seen as a direct support to the Palestinian national economy.
- The Ministry of Tourism is ready to coordinate and facilitate tourist visits.
On World Tourism Day, Palestinian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Hani Hayek called for an increase in tourist visits to Palestinian cities, especially Bethlehem, to bolster the local economy and support residents amid current political and security conditions. Hayek made the remarks during a tour organized by his ministry for journalists, influencers, and tourism representatives from within Israel, held at the Pools of Solomon in Bethlehem. He emphasized the importance of enhancing communication and boosting tourism to Palestinian cities, noting that revitalizing the tourism sector directly supports the national economy, particularly given the difficult circumstances facing the Palestinian people. The ministry, he added, is prepared to coordinate and organize tourist visits, ensuring suitable conditions for delegations and visitors to maintain tourist flow and support businesses and workers in the sector.
Bethlehem Governor echoed the call for increased visits, highlighting the challenges the governorate faces due to Israeli measures, including restrictions, settlement expansion, and land confiscation. The Governor of Bethlehem stated that support from Palestinians within Israel through tourism contributes to the resilience of the local population and stimulates economic activity in the governorate.