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On a quest to safeguard Lebanon’s fragile cultural scene, Lebanese film director and producer Karl Hadife has taken on the challenge of resurrecting one of the capital’s iconic cinemas. We caught up with the arts advocate to learn more about his important mission. 

As 2022 draws to an end, we take time out with Minister of Tourism for Lebanon, H.E. Walid Nassar, to discover what makes gets him up in the morning and what he hopes to achieve in his role.

On December 8, 2022, an agreement was signed between the Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Hospitality Services, a leading Lebanese event management and publishing company, to promote seven Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and destinations in Lebanon.

On December 9, 2022, Lebanon Traveler, the country’s top tourism reference and online platform, signed an MoU with the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism to support the latter in its various activities and campaigns, promoting Lebanon as a tourist destination.  

A landmark in Beirut, the famed Phoenicia Hotel reopened its doors on October 3, 2022. Here, we explore the evolution of this remarkable property that just keeps rising from the ashes.

Mayyas have danced their way to victory on one of the biggest stages in the world. Here, Lisa Jerejian, editor of Lebanon Traveler, pays tribute to the alternative dance troupe who have single-handedly reminded us all how power cuts and political instability cannot stop the Lebanese dream.

An estimated 10 to 15 percent of the Lebanese population has a physical, sensory or mental disability. While some progress has been made regarding disability awareness, accessible tourism remains greatly overlooked, despite the fact that nature is linked to mental well-being and is proven to provide a host of physical and emotional benefits.

The Middle East and North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, took place in Abu Dhabi on February 7, 2022, with five restaurants in Beirut scooping coveted spots in the listing.

As Expo 2020 takes Dubai by storm, we highlight three fantastic things about the Lebanese pavilion.