Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies

The Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies (IHTMS) is housed in the School of Business at the Lebanese American University. The institute activities will be geared toward identifying the factors affecting hospitality and tourism development, what makes tourism possible, and how tourism can become an important contributor to the wealth of Lebanon.

The institute will set in broad terms the principles, practices and philosophies of hospitality and tourism that have been found advantageous. The socio-economic and cultural impact—whether positive or negative—resulting from the movement of people will be explored. Organizational structures and policies that make tourism development possible along with supply demand factors affecting tourism development will be addressed.

The institute will conduct applied research to solve particular problems or to find answers to issues that are affecting the Lebanese hospitality and tourism industry. Research and development activities will not only formulate or test theories, but also will solve complex scientific problems through the application of appropriate research methodologies. The Institute will periodically release indices, trend tables and other travel and tourism related information.