Lebanon

Lebanon’s tourism industry faces a third dismal season with the on-going regional and local turmoil. However as per reports, the new tourism minister is looking to expand beyond…

The number of passengers at Rafik Hariri International Airport declined seven percent in February 2014 compared with 2013, stated the general directorate of Civil Aviation. “The…

Travelport recently announced renewal of its global full content agreement with Middle East Airlines. Effective immediately, the agreement provides Travelport-connected agents…

Recent statistics show that total spending by tourists to Lebanon increased by four percent in the fourth quarter of 2013, compared to 2012. These recent statistics were revealed by…

Rafik Hariri International Airport registered over five percent growth in number of passengers in 2013. This was confirmed by General Directorate of Civil Aviation. The number of…

Tourist arrivals at the Beirut airport dropped 6.6% in 2013 compared to the previous year and 40% on a cumulative basis since 2010. These were figures released by the Tourism Ministry,…

Thomas Cook has sold off its Egyptian and Lebanon based companies for GBP6.5 million. The two businesses have been sold to Bahrain-based Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo (Holdings) Co WLL…

The number of tourists to Lebanon dropped by 10% in the first eight months of 2013 compared to the same period last year, as reported by The Daily Star. European visitors topped the list…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Staybridge Suites is now operational in Beirut. This launch marks the entrance of the brand into Lebanon. The suites are located in Verdun Street in…

Travelport has renewed its long-term distribution agreements for Galileo and Worldspan GDS platforms in Lebanon.  Under the new multi-year deals, Gate 7 and Travelport-Lebanon will…