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Articles tagged “construction”

Hotels

The Chinese firm that wants to cram an entire city into the world’s tallest building

Trees 200-floors in the air, a building constructed in just 7 months, and an actual plan for China’s rapid urbanization: There’s several points that make this plan unfeasible and we’d hate to watch it what happens should it fall.

Lily Kuo, Quartz | 11 years ago

Tourism

Belize decries destruction of temples integral to tourism growth

Destroying historical temples to make way for better transport infrastructure equates to shooting oneself in the foot. These pyramids are essential for Belize's growing tourism sector.

Patrick E. Jones, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Belize decries destruction of temples integral to tourism growth

Tourism

Berlin allows destruction of iconic wall to make way for luxury flats

It’d be a shame to see the Berlin Wall, its history, and the tourism dollars it attracts so frivolously discarded for an apartment building, but the situation highlights the city’s goal of appearing to be an innovative hub at whatever cost.

Kate Connolly, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Berlin allows destruction of iconic wall to make way for luxury flats

Airlines

The never-ending construction of Berlin’s new airport is a puzzling study in inefficient planning

It’s shocking what a complete mess has been made of Germany’s new international airport with the most recent update being a last-minute, €1.2 billion capital injection needed to finalize the project.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Qatar Airways files $600 million lawsuit over delays to airport opening

Airport construction is often delayed and operations contested when international companies are involved. The German company has since rebutted Qatar’s claims that it’s responsible for the yearlong setback.

eTurboNews | 11 years ago

Qatar Airways files $600 million lawsuit over delays to airport opening