Lebanon posts sixth steepest decline in tourist arrivals in 2011
Lebanon posted the sixth steepest decline in tourist arrivals worldwide in 2011, with a 24.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to preliminary figures issued by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Upsurge in tourist arrivals continue with arrivals increased by 29.6 % to 72,463 in the month of August 2011, compared to August 2010 which was only 55,898.