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"Lebanon is rapidly becoming an important international destination, and business is increasing in general, most specifically in the luxury niche. Over the last two years the country has been re-discovered by tourists from the Gulf countries, particularly wealthy customers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Qatar and the UAE. What they found was above their expectations - great weather, mountain and sea resorts, great food, European architecture, exciting night life, casinos, international Lebanon hotels and their own language being spoken. All these elements have contributed to the success of the destination." Chris Moloney, chief operating officer, InterContinental Hotels Group, Middle East and Africa.
"Great fun when organizing your annual business conference in Lebanon! Charles Franchini, IBCS, Middle East and North Africa.
After years of unrest, Lebanon is regaining its former reputation as «The Switzerland of the Middle East». Its mountains and its scenic beauty were almost untouched. Arrivals in Lebanon grew from 740,000 in 2000 to 1,400,000 last year, and the number is expected to grow a lot within the next five years. One who visits Lebanon is fascinated by the 7,000 year old little country. The weather is always moderate, the prices are very reasonable and, most of all the people are friendly."Lebanon is rapidly becoming an important international destination, and business is increasing in general, most specifically in the luxury niche. Over the last two years the country has been re-discovered by tourists from the Gulf countries, particularly wealthy customers from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Qatar and the UAE. What they found was above their expectations - great weather, mountain and sea resorts, great food, European architecture, exciting night life, casinos, international Lebanon hotels and their own language being spoken. All these elements have contributed to the success of the destination." Chris Moloney, chief operating officer, InterContinental Hotels Group, Middle East and Africa.
"Great fun when organizing your annual business conference in Lebanon! Charles Franchini, IBCS, Middle East and North Africa.
Geography
As a republic since 1943, it is a compact country of 10,452 square kilometers with a population of 3.57 millions (year 2000). The capital is Beirut. Lebanon falls on the Eastern Mediterranean sea, between 33° 34'.40 latitude north and 35° 36'.40° longitude east. The country is located at the meeting point of three continents, and over the centuries it has been the cross roads of many civilizations whose trace may still be seen today. In winter, the high peaks are covered with snow and in summer the limestone slopes glimmer white in the distance. Two rocky ranges traverse Lebanon parallel to the seacoast, separated by the high plateau of the Bekaa Valley. Its countryside is a place of rocks, cedar trees and magnificent ruins that look down from the mountains to the sea.
