{"id":769506,"date":"2026-01-26T09:48:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=769506"},"modified":"2026-01-26T09:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T09:48:37","slug":"tourism-prices-in-lira-what-lebanons-new-circular-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/769506\/tourism-prices-in-lira-what-lebanons-new-circular-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourism Prices in Lira: What Lebanon\u2019s New Circular Means"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"new spots\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Uncover new spots in Beirut\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Uncover new spots in Beirut        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p><\/p>    <p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nna-leb.gov.lb\/ar\/news\/388665\/%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%AC%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A5%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84-%D8%A8%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B3%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AD-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%87%D9%84%D9%83-%D8%AD%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent circular issued by Minister of Tourism<\/a> Laura El Khazen Lahoud has once again put dollar pricing in Lebanon\u2019s tourism sector under scrutiny. The directive officially cancels Circular No. 9 (issued June 2, 2022), which had allowed tourism institutions to bypass Lebanese Lira pricing during the height of the currency crisis.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-new-regulatory-framework\">The New Regulatory Framework<\/h4>    <p><\/p>    <p>Under the new rules, the <strong>Lebanese Lira is reinstated as the legal anchor<\/strong> for the sector. Every restaurant, caf\u00e9, and hotel must now have their primary price lists certified and stamped exclusively in Lira by the Ministry of Tourism. To ensure compliance, the Ministry has announced stricter inspection campaigns, warning of legal action against establishments that fail to update their documentation.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-can-they-still-price-in-us-dollars\">So can they still price in US Dollars?<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Short answer: yes. <\/strong>Following the initial announcement, the Ministry published a clarification stating that the directive is not an outright ban on US dollars, but rather a re-regulation under a formal &#8220;Notification&#8221; (<em>3elem wa khabar<\/em>) framework. This clarification seeks to bridge the gap between legal text and market reality. It ensures the Lira remains the official &#8220;anchor&#8221; for oversight, while allowing businesses to maintain the pricing flexibility that helped the sector stabilize. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT3TMdzDDfS\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>To do this legally, businesses must:<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Submit a parallel dollar price list to the Ministry.<\/li>    <li>Ensure the dollar prices align with the certified Lira rates.<\/li>    <li>Obtain an official registration number and stamp for the dollar menu.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-the-decision-matters\">Why The Decision Matters<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>The Ministry\u2019s position is rooted in a desire to curb &#8220;unchecked&#8221; pricing. With the exchange rate remaining relatively stable for nearly two years, the government is moving away from emergency measures toward a system where the Lira is the primary tool for oversight. By requiring a Ministry stamp on all menus (whether in Lira or Dollars) the government aims to protect consumers from arbitrary price inflation and ensure transparency.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-industry-response\">The Industry Response<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/addiyar.com\/article\/2304379-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%B2-%D8%AA%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D8%B3%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lebanese Franchise Association issued a statement<\/a> opposing the cancellation of Circular No. 9. The association argued that dollar pricing helped the tourism franchise sector recover and expand during the crisis. They also called for freezing or reversing the new circular, citing its importance to the sector and the broader economy.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>However, critics of the association\u2019s position point out that economic recovery cannot come at the expense of legal frameworks or consumer protection, particularly at a time when pricing transparency has become a growing public concern.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-comes-next\">What Comes Next<\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>For now, the circular remains in effect, and tourism institutions are expected to comply.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/769504\/theo-james-was-spotted-in-beirut-heres-where-he-had-dinner\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Theo James Was Spotted in Beirut, Here\u2019s Where He Had Dinner\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/theojames-250x179.png\" alt=\"Theo James Was Spotted in Beirut, Here\u2019s Where He Had Dinner\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>Theo James Was Spotted in Beirut, Here\u2019s Where He Had Dinner<\/h2>                                                                             <p>We\u2019re soooooo happy for you girl.<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent circular issued by Minister of Tourism Laura El Khazen Lahoud has once again put dollar pricing in Lebanon\u2019s tourism sector under scrutiny. 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