Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, is a dynamic city. The city's varied attractions and pleasant climate have attracted financial investment from both Gulf-based and international finance companies. Today it is a centre of commerce, recreation and culture, with a strong dependence on meeting rooms. Beirut's business hotels, like us at Holiday Inn Beirut, cater for both business and leisure travellers.
Beirut's historic city centre has been rebuilt in sympathetic style, with a chic and vibrant marina, pubs, shops, nightclubs and restaurants. Its chic beaches, cool climate, cultural sites and luxury hotels make Beirut one of the leading holiday centres of the Middle East. In 2009, the New York Times listed Beirut as one of the top places to visit, while Lonely Planet named it one of the top ten liveliest cities in the world.
The importance of meeting rooms in Beirut
Lebanon has a powerful private banking system open to foreign investment, with Beirut as its financial hub. Several new bank headquarters have opened in recent years, with a thriving business district that includes the World Trade Centre and Beirut Stock Exchange.
The city has a diverse number of commercial interests including banking, tourism, retail, construction, petrochemicals, publishing, food processing and jewellery production. Most heavy industry is located in the Choueifat and Sad Al-Boushrieh industrial districts. The two main retail areas are Downtown Beirut and Hamra, both sporting an eclectic range of shopping malls, bars, restaurants and entertainment outlets.
Not surprisingly, Beirut is the trade show and convention capital of the Lebanon, with a large number of conference centres and meeting rooms. Beirut International Exhibition and Leisure Centre is one of the most important conference venues in Lebanon, hosting events like the Beirut World Trade Fair and Project Lebanon. However, most business conventions take place at hotels like ours at Holiday Inn Beirut.
Holiday Inn Beirut
We at Holiday Inn Beirut occupy an enviable position in the Dunes Centre, Beirut's leading retail, leisure and entertainment complex. Just seven minutes from the airport by car, we are close to the commercial districts of Downtown Beirut and Hamra, and just minutes from the beaches and sports stadiums.
The ideal location for both the business visitor and leisure guest, our facilities include a ballroom able to accommodate up to 264 delegates, as well as four fully equipped breakout rooms. Meetings benefit from natural daylight and soundproof partitioning, while quality meals can be enjoyed in our Escapade restaurant, which is open all day. Beirut's bars and nightspots are all close at hand or you can enjoy live in-house entertainment in our VIP lounge bar. Other facilities include a business centre, gym, pool and spa the perfect place to unwind.
Out and about
Beirut has an enviable number of archaeological museums, all within easy reach of us at Holiday Inn. Beirut National Museum, Sursock Museum, the American University museum and Robert Mouawad Museum offer fascinating glimpses of the past, while the Ottoman buildings and mosques of the old town have been beautifully restored.
Whatever your reason for booking meeting rooms, Beirut is a city that will both entrance and inspire you.
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