Far-Flung Postcards: Zenobia Hotel in Palmyra

SOURCE www.npr.org
NPR's international correspondent visits the war-torn Zenobia hotel in Palmyra, reminiscing about its glory days and hoping for a tourist revival.

Key Points

  • Zenobia Hotel in Palmyra, once elegant, now battered and bullet-ridden
  • Historic hotel named after Queen Zenobia, a ruler of ancient Palmyra
  • Visited by the author after three decades, reflecting on past experiences
  • Hotel's future uncertain, but hopes for tourism revival

Pros

  • Insight into the impact of war on historic landmarks
  • Personal story of revisiting a once-elegant hotel in the Middle East

Cons

  • Limited information on the current state of the hotel and city