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Hotels

Dubai’s position as the luxury hub of Africa and the Middle East is only growing

Dubai may be leading the way with five-star spots and luxury brands, but the entire region is on the rise with new hotel rooms and an airline industry that's becoming the envy of the rest of the world.

Dubai’s position as the luxury hub of Africa and the Middle East is only growing

Airlines

Airlines press the government for tax and regulatory relief

We have to see the fine print before making a judgment on the airlines' legislative initiative.

Airlines press the government for tax and regulatory relief

Hotels

The rapid decline of the hotel industry’s telecom revenues

"Bring your own digital" should be the new mantra for hotels, with only Internet access being their responsibility.

Hotels

Middle East hotel performance remains relatively steady despite regional civil unrest

The hospitality industry tends to dip and rise in rhythm with regional tensions, but these historic and religious destinations will continue to attract tourist despite a lack of stability.

Middle East hotel performance remains relatively steady despite regional civil unrest

Tourism

Overtaxed UK tourism companies launch campaign to cut VAT to 5 percent

The UK companies want their taxes to be on par with Italy and Spain, but will have a tough time convincing Parliament to make any decisions that might lead to a fate similar to those of the bankrupt governments.

Overtaxed UK tourism companies launch campaign to cut VAT to 5 percent

Tourism

Hainan Island is starting a new wave of tourism by teaching China how to surf

It's not often that a destination has amazing, underutilized resources right on its doorstep (or shore). Hainan should take the lead from foreigners initially but also keep in mind their biggest audience is right at home.

Hainan Island is starting a new wave of tourism by teaching China how to surf

Tourism

India relaxes tourist visa rules; no need for two month sit-out for multiple entry

Indian visa rules have become very arbitrary over the years, mainly as a result of paranoia about terrorism and Pakistan. This rule will help not just foreign tourists, but also the Indian diaspora that makes frequent trips to the country.

India relaxes tourist visa rules; no need for two month sit-out for multiple entry

Cruises

Cruise Critic announces the winners of 18 ship superlatives for 2012

Winning the best new ship for the Carnival Breeze and best money value puts Carnival at the top of the list for many cruise-goers, but ultimate line loyalty often comes down to which little touches a consumer appreciates.

Cruise Critic announces the winners of 18 ship superlatives for 2012

Airlines

British Airways boss says prime minister is afraid; tells Gatwick to forget about new runway

This is some tough talk by a man who's knees deep in labor problems and consolidation issues of his own making, but it will likely force movement on the ongoing saga of Heathrow's new runway.

British Airways boss says prime minister is afraid; tells Gatwick to forget about new runway

Airlines

Food and drink are now just one tap away for MasterCard users on US Airways

US Airways was first to implement MasterCard PayPass technology, but perhaps other carriers didn't want a system that treats one card brand different than others.

Food and drink are now just one tap away for MasterCard users on US Airways

Cruises

Norwegian reveals Latin-inspired hull artwork for its newest cruise ship

Norwegian’s city-specific designs give the cruise company an extra boost of publicity and the ships’ dual purposes as cultural icons when docked in their home ports.

Norwegian reveals Latin-inspired hull artwork for its newest cruise ship