Laura Khazen Lahoud
Profile
Laura Khazen Lahoud is a Lebanese business executive and cultural advocate who was appointed as the Minister of Tourism in February 2025 within the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Prior to her ministerial appointment, she held significant leadership roles in the hospitality and arts sectors, including serving as the managing director of the Al Bustan Hotel & Spa and Executive Vice President of the Al Bustan International Festival. Lahoud holds degrees in mathematics from the University of London and the London School of Economics. She comes from a prominent political family, being the daughter of Myrna Bustani, the first woman elected to the Lebanese Parliament.
Details
- Born
- Lebanon
- Education
- University of London (Bachelor's in Mathematics); London School of Economics and Political Science (Master's in Mathematics and Operational Research)
- Career
- Managing director of Al Bustan Hotel & Spa; Executive Vice President of the Al Bustan International Festival; Board Member at C.A.T. Group
