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Articles tagged “development”

Airlines

Salt Lake City Airport set for $2 billion makeover

Salt Lake City Airport's laudable on-time arrivals rate occurs almost despite the airport's layout. The redevelopment project would make for a more sensible design. And, it's a great idea to ask passengers for their airport wish lists.

Skift | 11 years ago

Salt Lake City Airport set for $2 billion makeover

Tourism

Historic preservation vs. tourism development on Mackinac Island

There needs to be a better balance between development and preservation in places like Mackinac. It's not just about new hotels but about having an environment where infrastructure keeps pace with the times instead of staying in the past.

Ellen Creager, Detroit Free Press | 11 years ago

Historic preservation vs. tourism development on Mackinac Island

Uncategorized

Why Las Vegas’ CityCenter resort and gaming complex isn’t a laughing matter

CityCenter was one of the most grand developments since the building of the Strip itself over five decades ago. Although it has started to inch its way into profitability, it will always be connected to the U.S.'s 2008 real estate crash.

Ed Komenda, Las Vegas Sun | 11 years ago

Why Las Vegas’ CityCenter resort and gaming complex isn’t a laughing matter

Tourism

The enormous changes that have radically transformed Panama City

The capital city is indeed moving fast into the future, but the country needs to do more so that the rest of the nation isn't left behind.

Skift | 11 years ago

The enormous changes that have radically transformed Panama City

Tourism

The battle over the future of Yosemite National Park is just beginning

Balancing activities that draw visitors and protecting natural resources has always been a challenge for the thinly-stretched park service. The outcome of this Yosemite struggle will likely be reflected in similar battles being waged across the U.S.

Paul Rogers, San Jose Mercury News | 11 years ago

The battle over the future of Yosemite National Park is just beginning

Tourism

Ecuadorian indigenous community struggles to balance big oil and ecotourism

A great eternal struggle, between the indigenous community trying to get out of poverty, and big oil using that as leverage to get what they want.

Jonathan Watts, Guardian | 11 years ago

Ecuadorian indigenous community struggles to balance big oil and ecotourism

Tourism

The world is impressed by Vancouver, but why isn’t Canada?

When done right, development of underused urban cores in Canada and elsewhere transform cities from places that empty out at nights into well-functioning destinations that balance business, residents, entertainment, and transportation.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Italy’s going to try to one-up Dubai and build a fake Adriatic atoll

The promise to deliver a project that's not just for VIPs will likely be adjusted upwards as the true cost of making a project like this happen really comes into focus.

Nick Squires, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Italy’s going to try to one-up Dubai and build a fake Adriatic atoll

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Exploring a revitalized Dijon, France by foot

Smaller European cities have a hard time getting people to visit by competing on marquee sights alone. But those that can offer an urban experience with a mix of old architecture and forward-thinking city planning can create a better experience for bith visitors and residents.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Will hotel development spell the downfall of Quirimbas Archipelago?

The challenge of delivering a consistent experience for visitors is on factor that leads to distinctive destinations like the Quirimbas to transform to suit outsiders. How this remote location meets the challenge will determine its future.

Fiona Duncan, The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Will hotel development spell the downfall of Quirimbas Archipelago?