Understanding the impact of Lebanon’s economic crisis and COVID-19 on domestic tourism

Understanding the impact of Lebanon’s economic crisis and COVID-19 on domestic tourism

The results showed that due to the current crises, the respondents estimate that their purchase power has deteriorated by almost 40 percent, it is expected that this deterioration has escalated after the Beirut port blast. 

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Spinneys kicks off “Souk El Beit” to support producers and creators

Spinneys kicks off “Souk El Beit” to support producers and creators

With this concept, Spinneys aims to provide a space for small and local businesses as well as emerging artists and creators to showcase their products and their talent. 

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Hospitality Mastermind Jean-Claude Ghosn’s Untimely Passing  

Hospitality Mastermind Jean-Claude Ghosn’s Untimely Passing  

Jean-Claude Ghosn, the man behind Ghia Holding — a brand which counts Abd el Wahab, DUO, Ahwak, Fabrk, and El Denye Hek among its F&B concepts — has sadly passed away.  

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Tony Ramy’s Mission to Save Lebanon’s Restaurant Sector

Tony Ramy’s Mission to Save Lebanon’s Restaurant Sector

Tony Ramy, president of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafés, Night-Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon, carries the weight of the restaurant industry on his shoulders as he tries to entangle the web of problems that it finds itself caught in. In this exclusive interview, Ramy discusses the unprecedented challenges and the possibility of recovery.

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The Lebanese Tourism Sector in Turmoil

The Lebanese Tourism Sector in Turmoil

The Lebanese Federation for Tourism organized a gathering on Tuesday 25 August at noon, in Mar Mkhayel, in solidarity with all those who were affected by Beirut’s port explosion.

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Cidra: The Lebanese cider brand on a mission

Cidra: The Lebanese cider brand on a mission

Sadaka believes that the crisis in Lebanon has created an opportunity for Lebanese consumers to start focusing more on local products.

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Majid Al Futtaim Shopping Malls launch ‘Ya Beirut’ donation initiative

Majid Al Futtaim Shopping Malls launch ‘Ya Beirut’ donation initiative

The initiative underlines Majid Al Futtaim’s commitment to supporting the markets in which it operates and being a responsible corporate citizen.

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The world stands in solidarity with Lebanon

The world stands in solidarity with Lebanon

World leaders pledged more than 250 million euros in a virtual conference hosted by France. The emergency aid will be delivered “directly” to the people. 

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Lebanese icon BO18 set to launch Dubai in Q1 2021

Lebanese icon BO18 set to launch Dubai in Q1 2021

Established in 1998, BO18 was named the ‘Berghain of Beirut’ in response to its revolution of the underground music scene in Lebanon. 

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Lebanon’s hospitality and F&B industry in a final shout

Lebanon’s hospitality and F&B industry in a final shout

Ramy said that even though the tourism industry generated USD 80 billion within ten years, the government did not lead any initiative towards supporting it.

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