VOICED : Lebanon eyes future for famed hotel turned civil war relic

The video discusses the history and current state of the Holiday Inn in Beirut, a significant site during the Lebanese civil war. Once a luxurious hotel, it became a war relic and a symbol of the conflict. The building is now set to be auctioned, with differing opinions on its future. Some stakeholders wish to renovate it into luxury lofts, while others prefer demolition for new developments. The video highlights the cultural and historical significance of the site and the ongoing debate about its fate.

What was the initial purpose of the Holiday Inn in Beirut before the civil war?

• A shopping mall

• A government building

• A luxurious hotel

• A military base

What role did the Holiday Inn play during the Lebanese civil war?

• It was a hospital for war victims

• It was used as a refugee camp

• It served as a military headquarters

• It became a landmark dividing Christian and Muslim areas

What is the main issue among the shareholders of the Holiday Inn?

• Whether to sell the hotel to a foreign investor

• Whether to renovate it into luxury lofts or preserve it as a historical site

• Whether to convert it into a museum

• Whether to use it as a government office

What is the Kuwaiti group's plan for the Holiday Inn site?

• To preserve it as a historical monument

• To turn it into a cultural center

• To renovate it into a luxury hotel

• To demolish it and build a new tower

What is the broader trend in post-war Beirut regarding historical sites?

• Converting historical sites into museums

• Ignoring historical sites completely

• Preserving all historical sites

• Replacing historical sites with modern towers