With the summer season in full swing, it seems reasonable to ask if the level of security at Lebanon’s hotels is sufficient to continue attracting tourists during these uncertain times.…
Special Report
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You see them adorning the walls of Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport and the Ministry of Tourism, in picture books about Lebanon or even flashing by in advertisements promoting the…
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The first half of 2015 has been good for the Lebanese hospitality and tourism sector and, across the industry, hopes are high for a positive summer season. “With respect to…
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The Research Department at RAMCO sarl has been compiling data on the residential market in Beirut for several consecutive years: the number of residential projects being built, their total size…
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In today’s fast paced, consumption-driven world, where the dominant trend is to constantly acquire more belongings, some people find themselves longing for stillness, visible authenticity, uniqueness and timelessness in their…
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Originally opened in 1968, Jounieh’s La Crêperie was once considered more of a historic institution than a mere restaurant, as it had remained open for 45 years. It was a…
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The late Carl W. Buehner once stated: “They may forget what you said — but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Indeed, there is one thing that…
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I get really overwhelmed when I walk into a big supermarket,” admits Karim Chaya. “A few days ago, I went looking for paper lanterns and ended up somewhere in the…
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For a jeweler, walking the line between fine jewelry and fashion jewelry requires a delicate balancing act, but it’s one that Ralph Masri is managing to pull off with startling…
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Beirut might frequently be pronounced as a style capital in the Middle East, but it is also a city currently bereft of a fashion week. Whether the gears will grind…