Tourism Minister attends Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai
NNA - Tourism Minister, Laura Al-Khazen Lahoud, on Tuesday took part in the opening of the Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai, featuring 2,800 exhibitors and 55,000 experts from 166 countries.
On the sidelines, she met with Dubai Civil Aviation President Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who pledged to boost flights to Beirut.
Lahoud also held talks with key tourism officials from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing cooperation and Lebanon's readiness to welcome visitors.
The Tourism Minister highlighted Lebanon's year-round tourism strategy in media interviews and visited Lebanese exhibitors, reaffirming the ministry's full support despite ongoing national challenges.
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