Issue 01 . June 2026Loose change. Sharp eyes.

tourism.

2 pieces filed under tourism

BusinessJun 29
The Shopping Festival Is Really Macroeconomic Policy. Souk Weekly business.

The Shopping Festival Is Really Macroeconomic Policy

How the region's grand sales seasons quietly do the work of tourism strategy, monetary stimulus, and city branding all at once

By Marcus Okafor

WorldJun 29
Pilgrimage Corridors and the Soft Infrastructure of Faith. Souk Weekly world.

Pilgrimage Corridors and the Soft Infrastructure of Faith

Trains, hotels, and apps built for the faithful are becoming some of the region's most ambitious infrastructure

By Marcus Okafor