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Lebanon’s Tourism Sector Faces Major Losses Amid Ongoing Conflict
Due to the ongoing war in southern Lebanon, the tourism industry is taking a massive hit, with losses estimated at over $3 billion.
Jean Beyrouthi, the Secretary General of Lebanon’s tourism institutions, highlighted how hard the hotel sector has been hit, with occupancy rates dropping below 20%.
He also mentioned that restaurant visits have been cut in half, and beach resorts and car rentals have seen a similar decline of over 50%.
Beyrouthi pointed out that the situation in Lebanon and the surrounding region is having a big impact on tourism, causing serious damage across the board.
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