
The tourism sector reports a new wave of deposits
Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.
Thursday 24 September 2026 · Beirut 12:03
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Executives said demand from Gulf clients had exceeded expectations, prompting plans for a second facility in Tripoli.

A spokesperson declined to comment on the size of the facility, citing ongoing discussions with creditors.

The deal would be the largest of its kind in the country since 2019, according to data compiled by Beirut Financial.

Bankers who spoke to Beirut Financial described the mood as cautiously optimistic, with liquidity improving month on month.

Economists expect inflation to ease into single digits by year end if the exchange rate holds.

The announcement lifted shares in the sector by as much as four percent in early trading.

The figures, published on Tuesday, compare with a contraction of 2.1 percent in the same period a year earlier.

Officials say the measures could take effect before the end of the quarter, although parliament has yet to schedule a vote.