According to the Ministry of Tourism’s data, the number of incoming visitors to Lebanon dropped by 32.13% year-on-year (YoY), reaching 1,131,100 by December 2024. This decline is attributed to the intensification of the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict, particularly in the last few months of 2024. During this period, countries worldwide urged their citizens to leave Lebanon, and most airlines canceled their flights to Lebanon due to safety concerns. This situation led to rising ticket prices and fears of difficulty securing seats. Additionally, concerns about potential Israeli strikes on Beirut’s airport further exacerbated the situation.
On November 27, 2024, a ceasefire was implemented, which eased the situation. Airlines resumed flights to Lebanon, and security concerns lessened. However, continuous Israeli breaches to the ceasefire agreement prevented tourism from returning to pre-war levels post-ceasefire.
Here is a breakdown of visitors by nationality / Continent to Lebanon in 2024:
Tourism Activity in 2024
Source: Ministry of Tourism
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