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Bahrain’s tourism strategy will face stiff challenges

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BAHRAIN

Tourism development forms a key plank of Bahrain’s long-term economic growth strategy. However, almost all its Gulf peers are pursuing the same goal, armed with often-superior…

Terrorism furore poses risk to Uganda’s tourist sector

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UGANDA

The attack is the most serious attack on foreign nationals in recent years, although the government has also blamed the ADF for various other recent attacks.

Hurricane Otis will have lasting impact in Mexico

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MEXICO

It was the most formidable Pacific storm to hit Mexico in at least 30 years, and took both the government and the population largely by surprise. Disaster risk analysis firm Enki…

Eased travel to China will have limited success

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CHINA

Measures include relaxed visa requirements and improved payment options. Visitors from some European and South-east Asian countries have joined a group of 17 other countries that…

Earthquakes may dent but not halt Turkish tourism boom

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TURKEY

Turkey’s tourism sector, which is an important source of foreign exchange, economic activity and employment, could have a record year in 2023. Foreign visitor arrivals could grow…

A US trend of multi-use sports stadiums will expand

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UNITED STATES

The convergence of the sports, media, entertainment and hospitality industries and the emergence of private equity multi-sport investors is driving unprecedented investment in…

Tibet will have outsized impact on China's diplomacy

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CHINA

Tibet is of global significance on account of its political sensitivity and environmental concerns. Its strategic location, its role in supplying water in Asia and its impact on…

Cuban discontent will be muted despite economic woes

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CUBA

At the same time, private businesses have been allowed to import as never before. New privately owned shops caters to those with hard currency, but for most people the economic…

Dubai’s real estate sector will strengthen further

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

In contrast to many developed and emerging markets, real estate prices, particularly at the luxury end of the market, have risen strongly in 2023. Nevertheless, residential…

New Thai administration will prioritise economy

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THAILAND

The new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai Party, has taken the additional role of finance minister, promising to implement key campaign promises regarding the…