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Articles tagged “development”

Hotels

U.S. hotel industry is finally out of its rut and ready to build more rooms

The economic crash that brought the industry down wasn't just about people having less money to travel but hotel developers who build too many of the wrong kind of rooms. Hopefully we'll see an extra layer of caution this time around.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

How to join in the hotel-building boom in Doha, Qatar

Want to get you hotel property up and humming before the 2022 World Cup? Better start planning now.

Skift | 11 years ago

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

Airlines

Berlin’s airport fiasco: The fall of German engineering?

Municipalities that meddle in airport construction and management never succeed. Airports need to be managed by professionals, not political cronies -- even German ones.

Leon Mangasarian, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Berlin’s airport fiasco: The fall of German engineering?

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

Developer will continue Berlin Wall removal despite protests

Berline has changed so radically since the end of communism that it hasn't thought twice about tearing down the wall to make way for shopping areas and condos, but this last stretch of destruction will wipe out both a final remnant of history and a sight-seeing destination.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Developer will continue Berlin Wall removal despite protests