The building of the Saint-Georges hotel in Ain al-Mreisseh, May 25, 2025. (Credit: Philippe Hage Boutros/L'Orient-Le Jour)
Less than two weeks have passed since the Israel-Iran cease-fire, which put an end to a 12-day war that raised concerns for the region and Lebanon. Once calm was restored, travelers who hadn’t completely given up on the idea of coming to Beirut this summer began to arrive or to reschedule their flights.For hospitality professionals in Lebanon, the season got off to a rough start but is not yet completely compromised — as long as no major new developments disrupt the situation. A significant portion of these visitors, although mostly expats, have booked stays in hotels, guesthouses, or apartments rented from private individuals.“What is lost is lost, but if the security situation does not deteriorate significantly, the hotel sector can still hope to make up some of the lost ground during the remainder of July and in August,” said Pierre...
Less than two weeks have passed since the Israel-Iran cease-fire, which put an end to a 12-day war that raised concerns for the region and Lebanon. Once calm was restored, travelers who hadn’t completely given up on the idea of coming to Beirut this summer began to arrive or to reschedule their flights.For hospitality professionals in Lebanon, the season got off to a rough start but is not yet completely compromised — as long as no major new developments disrupt the situation. A significant portion of these visitors, although mostly expats, have booked stays in hotels, guesthouses, or apartments rented from private individuals.“What is lost is lost, but if the security situation does not deteriorate significantly, the hotel sector can still hope to make up some of the lost ground during the remainder of July and in August,”...
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