Lebanon 1967 International Tourist Year

Lebanon · 1967 · 15p

This airmail stamp was issued to commemorate the International Tourist Year, as designated by the United Nations. The design features a stylized globe with a compass rose, symbolizing global travel and exploration. The text "INTERNATIONAL TOURIST YEAR" is prominently displayed in both English and Arabic.

Issued in 1967, this stamp was part of a worldwide initiative to promote tourism as a means of fostering international understanding and economic development, a theme particularly relevant to Lebanon's vibrant tourism industry at the time.