LEBANON'S TOURISM HIT HARD BY THE HAMAS-ISRAEL WAR

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
Lebanon suffers the consequences of a war it had no part in. Despite hopes that the end of summer and approaching holiday season would boost Lebanon's tourism industry, the ongoing conflict between Ha ...

EXCEPTIONAL SUMMER SEASON 2023 FOR LEBANESE TOURISM

Dan Rang -
From June to early September, Lebanon's tourism sector experienced an exceptional performance. There has been a remarkable rebound in attendance, with a continuous return of international visitors, ma ...

TOURISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST STRUGGLES TO SURVIVE

Gregory Dolgos -
Tourism is a crucial economic sector for many Middle Eastern countries, particularly Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon. ...

RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN SYRIA ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF IRAQIS

Wayne M. Gore -
Despite the instability in Syria, thousands of Iraqis are traveling to the country for religious tourism. This number is expected to rise as the Syrian government allows visa-free travel for first-tim ...

IRAN HIT BY THE LACK OF TOURISTS FROM EUROPE

Samuel Dorsi -
During the last few years, Iran has gone from being a fashionable destination to a "strongly discouraged country" for tourists from Europe. This is a test for tourism professionals, who try to attract ...