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Beirut's landmark hotel seeks to resurface amid rubble

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Beirut, Aug 16 (EFE).- (Camera: Isaac J. Martín) Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the Phoenician Hotel, a symbol of Lebanon, is seeking to raise for the third time from its ashes after it was largely destroyed by the explosion on August 4.Spanish-Costa Rican hotel director Manrique Rodriguez was with his family in the luxurious hotel at the time of the explosion.FOOTAGE OF THE PHOENICIAN HOTEL.SOUNDBITES OF MANRIQUE.Translation: "Last week's explosion hit us hard, but as the hotel's general director I have to be very optimistic, have hope to work hard and rebuild the hotel as quickly as possible. 500 families depend on this hotel. We have more than 500 employees and we want these 500 employees to get back to work permanently as soon as possible."

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