Saturday, May 14, 2011

Qataris avoiding Lebanon because of the 'Shia' mood' ...

"... "This summer, though, there are hardly any bookings for an Arab destination, not even for the three most favourite holiday destinations, Egypt, Lebanon and Syria,” said an industry source. Egypt is being ruled out by most holiday makers since trouble is still brewing there. Syria is witnessing intense anti-government demonstrations. And as for Lebanon, political uncertainties prevailing there and the mood in the Shia-dominated south of the country being largely pro-Syria, not many Qatari families want to visit Beirut, the source said..."

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I hope Qataris realize that even though their ruling family is not a favourite in Syria today, we would never take that against the people themselves, and I highly doubt the Lebanese would either.