The majestic mountains of Mzaar, combining natural, archaeological, cultural and environmental splendours have inspired the publication of a unique art book entitled “A Love Story at the Peak…Mzaar, Tourist and Sportive Capital of the Lebanese Mountain”.
The InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar-Lebanon announced the launch of the book, a project completed under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism, which details the history of the charming and spectacular region that invites visitors to indulge in its natural surrounds catering to nature, sports and food lovers alike.
This artistic edition is both historical and cultural, defined as such by Robert Zogbi, General Manager, InterContinental Mzaar, for whom the tourist development of the region is a priority.
This book of memories and discoveries witnesses the richness of the high Lebanese Mountain of Mzaar, taking readers on a nostalgic journey into the heart of the country and its people.
This manuscript touches on the history of skiing in Lebanon back in 1913 before unveiling the dream of Sheikh Salim El Khazen to build an authentic ski village in the region, starting in the 1950s to the establishment of the InterContinental Mountain Resort & Spa Mzaar in 2000.
The luxury hotel attracts visitors from across the globe, with Mzaar defining itself as a year round tourist destination offering everything from mountain climbing and skiing to water sports and sunbathing in the hotel solarium.
Illustrated through various interviews and images captured across the time, the book encapsulates the history and development of the region, tourist sites and activities, as well as facilities available to visitors
A variety of plans, maps and technical information have been collated to provide the rich content of this unique book.
A commercial presentation of this manuscript will be put on sale in libraries, while a luxury edition; will be reserved to various personalities of the hospitality industry.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, almost 3,600 hotels and 537,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites® and Hotel IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards.
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