“There is nothing stopping us from climbing the ranks”- Ihab Kanawati
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Ihab Kanawati General manager, Crowne Plaza Hotel The most important thing in Lebanon is its natural beauty. That is a big advantage we should always remember. We are becoming a preferred destination and a safe haven for all business and leisure people. There is no reason to be afraid if our prices (room rates) exceed those of neighboring or other regional countries. We should also work on developing our advantages because if we are prepared to work hard and deliver exquisite service, there is nothing stopping us from climbing the ranks. At the moment, Gulf countries are the main source of tourists; however, we should open up to other markets like Europe, Australia, Japan…these are very big suppliers if we know how to tackle them. The private sector should also meet under the umbrella of the Ministry of Tourism, and not only to say Hello and Goodbye, but there should
