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Strong tourist activity in Beirut despite the war with Israel

Despite the recent war with Israel and political tensions in Lebanon, activity at Beirut Airport is on the rise, the highest in years. Security measures have been significantly enhanced to ensure the ...
Aviation Week

Beirut hit by tourism downturn as passenger numbers fall

Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport has suffered a 13.36 percent drop in arrivals during the first quarter of 2011 as compared to the first quarter of last year,according to a report from the ...
eturbonews

Tourism, Trust, and Tragedy: Lebanon in the Shadow of a Broken Ceasefire

A fragile ceasefire collapses within hours, raising urgent questions about power, alliances, and the true cost of war. Through the lens of Beirut—a city once defined by resilience and tourism—this ...
NPR

War fears and flight cancellations in Lebanon send travelers and residents scrambling

BEIRUT — At Lebanon’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, the window has been closing for Lebanese and foreigners to fly out while they can before an expected Iranian attack on Israel which will ...