Travel warning a blow to Lebanon's fortunes

The National Sunday 20th May, 2012

Lebanon after violent sectarian clashes last week. The travel warning, triggered by clashes between Lebanese groups for and against the uprising in neighbouring Syria, was the latest blow for Solidere: the company that owns and manages the souqs, hotels and other property in Beirut's Central District. "The travel advisory will harm Lebanon's economy and its institutions of tourism - hotels and restaurants - which are already under pressure," sa...

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