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After 31 Years of setbacks, Beirut’s Saint-Georges looks to rebuild

The owner of Beirut’s historic luxury hotel — damaged repeatedly since the civil war — launches a new venue targeting mid-range tourists.

After 31 Years of setbacks, Beirut’s Saint-Georges looks to rebuild

The current owner of the Saint-Georges Yacht Motor Club, Fadi Khoury. (Credit: Michele Aoun.)

This weekend, the Saint-Georges Yacht Club is hosting a gala to kick off the summer season and celebrate the official inauguration of The View, a new annex built just opposite the iconic Saint-Georges Hotel in Ain al-Mreisseh.Contacted by L’Orient Today, owner Fadi Khoury expressed hope that the recent easing of tensions in Lebanon following the late-November cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel will create a more stable environment. He also cited improved diplomatic ties with Gulf countries as a reason to move forward with completing renovations of the iconic Beirut luxury hotel.What are you celebrating at the Saint-Georges Hotel on May 25?This gala marks the opening of the season for the Saint-Georges Yacht Club, the nautical club attached to the historic hotel, which has survived multiple crises and is an integral part of...
This weekend, the Saint-Georges Yacht Club is hosting a gala to kick off the summer season and celebrate the official inauguration of The View, a new annex built just opposite the iconic Saint-Georges Hotel in Ain al-Mreisseh.Contacted by L’Orient Today, owner Fadi Khoury expressed hope that the recent easing of tensions in Lebanon following the late-November cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel will create a more stable environment. He also cited improved diplomatic ties with Gulf countries as a reason to move forward with completing renovations of the iconic Beirut luxury hotel.What are you celebrating at the Saint-Georges Hotel on May 25?This gala marks the opening of the season for the Saint-Georges Yacht Club, the nautical club attached to the historic hotel, which has survived multiple crises and is an integral part of...