Bigger, better and more spectacular

The bi-annual multi-million dollar Motor Show is becoming a regular fixture on the Beirut exhibition calendar. Taking place from 12 to 22 November, it is gearing up to beat its previous attendance record of over 100,000 visitors with more brands and models exhibited over a longer period and a bigger space. In the face of a wintry economic climate and soaring fuel prices, organizers and car dealers appear confident in the show’s ability to sustain interest, boost sales and keep the Lebanese dreaming of newer, better cars. The biggest show of all time Held at Beirut International Exhibition and Leisure (BIEL) center for the second year in a row, the Lebanon Motor Show has grown to become the country’s biggest exhibition over the years. And the organizers want more. Expanding the exhibition space by over 60% from last year’s show, the 2004 salon will be a sprawling 25,000 square meter