BEIRUT: The number of tourists visiting Lebanon during the month of October 2009 was at 135,871, an increase of 13.6 percent compared to the same month of last year, according to figures released by the Tourism Ministry. This year-on-year increase

BEIRUT: Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud Thursday announced a licencing clampdown on Beiruts nightlife hub, Gemmayzeh. The minister said owners of establishments on the popular street must abide by a brace of new regulatory measures within three months, or face the

BEIRUT: When it rains, people usually know they should leave their homes an hour earlier than usual to beat the traffic. However, this weeks storm proved that no hour is best to escape nightmarish traffic congestion and flooded roads. Thursdays

BEIRUT: President Michel Sleiman announced Thursday that American airlines are considering a partnership agreement with Middle East Airlines (MEA) as a first step to resume direct flights between Beirut and the United States and eventually Canada. The issue of MEA