Among the many attendees had been Lebanese Minister of Tourism H.E. Walid Nassar; governor of Beirut choose Marwan Abboud; president of the financial committee and former minister Mohammad Choucair; Nicolas Chammas, Secretary Common of the financial committees and president of the Beirut Merchants Affiliation; Brigadier common Gerard Nasr, head of the tourism police, additionally attended the occasion, displaying sturdy help for tourism initiatives. Key business leaders included Pierre Achkar, president of the Federation of Vacationer Unions; Jean Beyrouthy, its Secretary-Common; Nicolas Abou Khater, president of the Lebanese Businessmen and Ladies Affiliation additionally participated.
Moreover, Joumana Dammous, managing director of Hospitality Companies and member of the Lebanese Franchise Affiliation, and Gaby Ferneini, president of Rebirth Beirut, had been current alongside advisory members and the union’s board of administrators.
Members of the press syndicate, together with Jad Haidar, had been additionally in attendance on the essential occasion; Secretary of the financial committees Alphonse Dib; and financial journalist Joseph Farah had been current as nicely.
The gathering
President Tony Ramy welcomed attendees, highlighting that the group picture captured embodies the occasion’s theme, fostering optimism and excessive spirits. He praised the restaurant sector for its disaster administration and resilience, attributing it to the heroism of colleagues. In his assertion, he mentioned: “The creators of pleasure and their institutions stand as Lebanon’s enduring treasures regardless of difficult circumstances.”
A dialogue was held, with every professional highlighting the significance of strengthening collaborations and fostering resilience. Nicolas Chammas, head of the Beirut Merchants Affiliation, acknowledged: “In navigating the present panorama, the business confronts important hurdles concerning social safety for our valued workers and budgetary constraints. Nonetheless, amid these challenges, we’ve witnessed exceptional progress, significantly in Lebanese manufacturing, tourism, and numerous different sectors, lately.”
Lebanon summer time’s season
Ramy introduced revealed the opening of fifty new eating places managed by elite restaurateurs. He acknowledged: “As we speak, we start the summer time vacationer season with the opening of fifty new eating places, in addition to the introduction of 5 world franchise manufacturers. The tourism sector is totally ready to supply the very best stage of providers. Moreover, preparations are underway with business stakeholders who’ve united to share their plans and imaginative and prescient. Furthermore, tourism faces two choices: it should both endure daily, fulfilling its duties or this season might be distinctive.”
Highlights from the gathering
Minister of Tourism H.E. Walid Nassar, head of the Lebanese Financial Committees Mohammad Choucair, the governor of Beirut choose Marwan Abboud and different dignitaries delivered speeches. The assembly was concluded with the next joint assertion:
The attendees praised the exercise of the Restaurant Homeowners Affiliation and its efforts. Moreover, they burdened the tourism sector’s essential function as a catalyst for all productive sectors and the spine of the financial system. Lastly, the assembly supplied a chance to reinforce communication between attendees, characterised by constructive dialogue and concept trade. They agreed that joint efforts assure the continuity of the personal sector. The assertion concluded by affirming that solidarity and energy could be the true drivers of success in the summertime vacationer season. Lastly, members expressed solidarity with the Lebanese in South Lebanon, wishing for peace and tranquility to prevail in Lebanon sooner or later.
