{"id":1541,"date":"2024-06-20T16:19:03","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/beirut\/en\/?p=1541"},"modified":"2024-06-20T16:19:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:19:03","slug":"tourism-thrives-in-lebanon-despite-regional-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/beirut\/en\/news\/tourism-thrives-in-lebanon-despite-regional-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourism Thrives In Lebanon Despite Regional Tensions!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite the tense situation in southern Lebanon, expatriates celebrated the Adha holiday as 14,000 people arrived daily at Beirut International Airport, filling planes, guest houses, restaurants, and concerts.
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Increased arrivals at Beirut international airport<\/h2>\n

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The head of Beirut Airport, Fadi Al Hassan, reported an 11% increase in arrivals to Lebanon from the start of June until today compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n

Occupancy rates in guest houses<\/h2>\n

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Similarly, Ramzi Salman, President of the Union of Guest House Owners, expressed satisfaction with the Adha holiday, stating that guest houses had an occupancy rate of 85%\u201390%, including locals, the Lebanese diaspora, and embassy personnel.<\/p>\n

Hotel occupancy rates<\/h2>\n

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Meanwhile, Pierre Achkar, President of the Federation of Tourist and Hotel Owners’ Unions, reported that hotels experienced minimal movement, with occupancy rates below 50%, primarily attracting Lebanese expatriates, Iraqis, and Jordanians.<\/p>\n

Restaurants and Entertainment venues<\/h2>\n

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The Restaurant Owners’ Union Tony Ramy reports that restaurants, bars, and nightclubs were packed, rooftops were flourishing, and concerts were sold out, highlighting the successful movement in Beirut and Batroun.<\/p>\n

This influx of tourists to Lebanon is a positive indicator for the upcoming summer season, which is crucial for the Lebanese economy.<\/p>\n

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