Abboud Slams ‘Rampant’ Corruption at Airport, Vows Strong Measures against New Year Violators
Tourism Minister Fadi Abboud slammed on Sunday what he called the rampant corruption at Beirut airport, saying the authorities had no intention to resolve the problem.
In remarks to Voice of Lebanon radio station (93.3), Abboud said: Mafias are controlling the airport, from taxi drivers to the customs all the way to porters.”
“There is rampant corruption in Lebanon in all its sectors and there is no intention to resolve it,” he said.
Abboud stressed however that corruption at the tourism ministry was eradicated due his personal efforts.
Asked about New Year’s Eve, he said that the ministry is in full alert in coordination with the involved parties to control any violation.
He warned of tough measures against restaurants and nightclubs serving alcohol to minors or against those who change prices during New Year celebrations.
“Tourism police will deploy in strength to end violations and cheating so that the tourist could feel safe,” Abboud told VDL.
He reiterated that owners of restaurants and hotels should set the prices of food and drinks ahead of New Year to avoid any problems that could arise with their customers.
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