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Tourism

Egyptians fear religiously conservative government will ban bathing suits, fun

Even though the pull of enacting your deeply held beliefs is strong, so is the desire not to see tens of thousands of people unemployed and your most promising industry thrown into crisis.

13 years ago

Tourism

How to attack Disney World's Cinderella Castle: Best Quora question ever?

"Take the castle... and be sure to visit the gift shop while you're there!" As twisted as the question is, it takes a special kind of insanely dedicated Disney fan to formulate the correct method of attack.

13 years ago

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Canada is more than a maple leaf and some beavers, say U.S. branding experts

The Canadians didn't exactly ask for the advice, but it never hurts to get outside advice on how you brand your own nation. Yes, we're talking to you Brand USA.

13 years ago

Tourism

Beer tourism: Renewing Michigan's downtowns

That eternal question again: is spending money on food and drinks leading to economic development in cities?

13 years ago

Cruises

Venice's lagoon is doomed unless it gets a little "intelligent tourism"

An alternative dock is needed for cruise ships before erosion of Venice's main lagoon is further damaged. Venetians, who earn little revenue from cruises or their guests, hope a new bill will help them to regain control.

13 years ago

Tourism

NYC's biggest convention center plan may be a decade too late

Air travel to come to these giant events is bad enough, then hotel prices always shoot up in the vicinity. Plus technology has obviated the need for such large conventions.

13 years ago

SkiftX

Middle East's tourism growth in 2012 understandably stagnant

The Arab Spring effect means increased attention to these countries, but less tourism short term, though higher longer term growth prospects as economies open up.

13 years ago

Tourism

Britain worries as bad press over Heathrow mess and Olympics security goes global

There's a certain fascination that comes from watching something unravel and makes for particularly good newspaper reading, but London's challenges over the next few weeks are more about poor leadership than a loudmouth press.

13 years ago

Online Travel

Lonely Planet's value down $78 million since BBC purchase

LP is one of the strongest travel brands anywhere, but that doesn't make it immune to incompetence in the executive suite. It needs to stop chasing silly mobile ideas (Wenzani? Really?) and focus on the strength of its content.

Mark Sweney | 13 years ago

Tourism

Post-war Sri Lanka's tourism boom, for war artifacts

While we can turn up our nose on this triumphalism, war tourism is one way of dealing with the traumas. Read the comments on the Economist story to get the complexities & emotions involved.

13 years ago