Lebanon campaigns to revive tourism amid economic crisis

Several campaigns such as the "Give Lebanon a Break" one launched by the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar sparked widespread criticism from the Lebanese, who believe it has nothing to do with their reality and the economic collapse of the country.
A city sightseeing bus is pictured parked outside Beirut's landmark Mohammad al-Amin mosque on May 20, 2019.
A city sightseeing bus is pictured parked outside Mohammad al-Amin Mosque, Beirut, Lebanon, May 20, 2019. - Joseph Eid/AFP via Getty Images
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BEIRUT — The Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar, in cooperation with Lebanon’s Economic and Social Council, launched Nov. 30 the #GiveLebanonABreak campaign, calling on Lebanese officials to stop their political bickering and give the Lebanese people a break in December to spend the holidays in peace.

However, this campaign has been widely criticized.

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