Laura Khazen Lahoud | |
|---|---|
لورا الخازن لحود | |
| Minister of Tourism | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2025 | |
| President | Joseph Aoun |
| Prime Minister | Nawaf Salam |
| Preceded by | Walid Nassar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lebanon |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Occupation | Business executive,Cultural advocate |
| Cabinet | Nawaf Salam cabinet |
Laura Khazen Lahoud is a Lebanese business executive,and cultural advocate who was appointed as Lebanon's Minister of Tourism in February 2025 in the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. [1] [2] [3]
Lahoud hold a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of London and a Master's degree in Mathematics and Operational Research from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Lahoud has held several leadership positions in business and finance,including:
Lahoud has played a significant role in Lebanon's cultural and hospitality sectors. She has been the managing director of Al Bustan Hotel &Spa since 2016 and serves as the Executive Vice President of the Al Bustan International Festival,an annual event celebrating classical music and artistic performances in Lebanon. She works closely with her mother,Myrna Bustani,the founder of the festival. [1] [3]
In February 2025,Lahoud was appointed as Lebanon's Minister of Tourism. Her appointment was part of a broader shift in Lebanese politics,with the new government including five women in key ministerial positions. Her background in mathematics,business,and cultural advocacy is seen as bringing a unique perspective to her role in tourism development. [1] [3]