The Ministry of Tourism congratulated the Lebanese people and the "Mayyas" dance troupe for their significant victory in the global competition America’s Got Talent, via a tweet on their Twitter account. They stated: "A new dream and a new hope we are living today with the 'Mayyas' who, with their victory, have allowed us to return, despite all circumstances, to the glory of Lebanon and its beautiful image in the minds of the whole world." They continued: "Congratulations 'Mayyas' for raising Lebanon's name in the world and for raising the head of every Lebanese in our country, for you, Lebanon."