Passport/Visa

Your passport needs to have a validity of more than 6 months. US and most European passports can obtain a Lebanese Visa upon arrival at the airport. You cannot have any Israeli stamps, visas, or seals on your passport or you will be refused entry.

Hotels

Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand (closest to the venue)

Le Royal Hotel - Beirut 

Staybridge Suites

Le Bristol Hotel Beirut

Le Gray

O Monot Boutique Hotel Beirut

InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut

Currency

The good news is the US dollar is as appreciated as the local currency! 1500 Lebanese Pounds = 1 USD. There are many ATM's around and all major credit cards are accepted pretty much everywhere.

Language

Don't speak Arabic well? Don't worry, you won't miss our celebration!
Most Lebanese people speak fluent English and French.

Climate

Lebanon has a temperate Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers. In June, the temperature will be around 28°C / 82°F during the day and 22°C / 72°F in the evenings.