Lebanon's regions, far removed from the ongoing conflict in the south, are witnessing a surge in tourism activity, with expectations soaring even higher in anticipation of Eid al-Fitr. 

President of the Association of Travel and Tourism Agents, Jean Abboud, lauded the burgeoning travel movement. 

In an interview with "Al-Diyar" newspaper, Abboud projected a significant uptick in tourism as the Eid festivities draw near.

"Bookings this year are good, despite what the south and some Lebanese regions are suffering. Travel bookings reached 90 percent, and 100 percent in the next week," he stated.

President of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night-Clubs, and Pastries in Lebanon, Tony Ramy, highlighted the flourishing tourism dynamics.

He noted robust restaurant bookings during the holidays and views the bookings between the two Eids as a precursor to the bustling summer season.

He underscored the impressive influx of Lebanese expatriates from the Gulf and Europe, anticipating a surge in arrivals as Eid al-Fitr approaches.

He expected "the pace of arrival of Lebanese working in the Gulf to increase as Eid al-Fitr approaches, especially since Middle East Airlines has increased its flights from Paris, Dubai, London, and Riyadh."

Ramy mentioned in a statement on Sunday, that "the economic cycle generally means tourism and travel, car rentals, hotels, guest houses, and tourist guides," saying: "In the midst of the current war, the Lebanese tourism sector is subject to a day-to-day equation."

He referred to "Lebanon having one airport, which is threatened," saying: "We do not adopt a 'Plan B' in this regard, through Syria for example, as happened previously during the year 2006."'