Lebanon aims to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

Lebanon aims to bring tourists back to its beaches as travel bans finally lift

The World Bank says poverty nearly tripled in Lebanon over the past decade

Lebanon aims to lure back Gulf tourists to jumpstart its war-torn economy

Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut's famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Lebanon seeks to lure back wealthy Gulf tourists to jumpstart war-torn economy

Beirut officials hope Saudi Arabia follows UAE, Kuwait in lifting years-long ban on travel; new leaders say they aim to disarm Hezbollah and revive pre-1975 golden era

In a bid to aid its economy, Lebanon hopes to return to golden age of tourism

Once known as the "Riviera of the Middle East", Lebanon lost its status as popular tourist destination when it became caught in the throes of war and decades of instability gnawed away its international relations. Now, the country aims to rebuild what it lost and help its ailing economy.

Lebanon aims to lure back Gulf tourists to jumpstart economy

Fireworks lit up the night sky over Beirut’s famous St. Georges Hotel as hit songs from the 1960s and 70s filled the air in a courtyard overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The retro-themed event was hosted last month by Lebanon’s Tourism Ministry to promote the upcoming summer season and perhaps recapture some of the good vibes from an era viewed as a golden one for the country. In the years before a civil war began in 1975, Lebanon was the go-to…

Lebanon eyes Gulf tourists as path to economic recovery, despite lingering challenges

Beirut is banking on tourism rebound to revive shattered economy and ties with Gulf nations, especially Saudi Arabia; officials hope easing travel bans and regional tensions will draw visitors back, but warn reforms are key to lasting recovery