Jbeil is crowned Arab Tourism Capital
Jbeil is crowned Arab Tourism Capital
Date: Friday, June 12, 2015
By: The Daily Star
Source: The Daily Star
BEIRUT: Jbeil’s selection as Arab Tourism Capital for 2016 was officially announced by Tourism Minister Michel Pharaon at a news conference Thursday.
Date: Friday, June 12, 2015
By: The Daily Star
Source: The Daily Star
BEIRUT: Jbeil’s selection as Arab Tourism Capital for 2016 was officially announced by Tourism Minister Michel Pharaon at a news conference Thursday.
The title
recognizes the efforts Jbeil has made to attract new visitors and
officials hope it will draw even more to the historic Lebanese city.
Over the past few years, Jbeil has become a major economic hub and
tourist destination. People from across Lebanonand the Arab world visit
the city, one of world’s oldest. Its new title crowns a series of
efforts made by its citizens and municipality.The city made headlines at
Christmas with a spectacular 25.5-meter-high golden tree.
The
elaborate display drew international attention and was mentioned in The
Wall Street Journal. The buzz drew visitors from across Lebanon, giving
the city an economic boost.But Jbeil did not gain its current
reputation overnight. The city’s costal location and its mixture of
traditional and modern attractions contribute to its appeal. In addition
to the Byblos ruins, the city has become known for its refined seafront
restaurants and vibrant nightlife.In summer, the Byblos International
Festival draws big names from the music industry to Lebanon to perform.
This
year’s festival runs from July 13 to Aug. 18 and includes such
performers as John Legend, French singer Mireille Mathieu and Irish
pop-rock band The Script.Visitors can currently enjoy the city’s charms
at the Byblos en Blanc et Rose wine festival, which runs through June
13.
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