Within the framework of working on building a knowledge base for the launch of the “Tourism for All in Lebanon” and coordinating with experts in the field of work and marketing, a delegation from the “Tourism for All in Lebanon Project” met with the President of the Foundation for Research and Studies Dr. Kamal Hamdan and Mr. Alexander Ammar at the Foundation’s center on June 2, 2017, with the aim of introducing the reality and challenges of work, presenting the benefits and misjudgments, introducing the tourism project and cooperation protocols with companies and economic bodies, and the possibilities of providing training opportunities for people with disabilities in line with the tourism labor market.

At the meeting, which was attended by colleagues Silvana Al-Laqis, Yasser Al-Omar and Nada Al-Azir, colleague Al-Laqis presented the history of the Union’s work in socio-economic integration, cooperation protocols and partnerships with economic bodies, and work with chambers of commerce and industry, in addition to presenting the project’s agenda and achievements.

For his part, Dr. Hamdan spoke about his organization’s publications of studies on vocational training. He presented the cultural heritage project in Baalbek, Tyre and Byblos, the old markets that were worked on through the rehabilitation of destinations, sidewalks and roads, and stressed the importance of paying attention to the requirements and character of each region. He pointed to some professions that facilitate the creation of job opportunities for people with disabilities, such as kitchen workers, administrative staff and tourist guides.