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4 pieces filed under tourism
BusinessJun 29
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 29Pilgrimage 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
BusinessOct 21Selling the Sand: How Tourism Became a Gulf Pillar
Once a stopover for transit passengers, the Gulf is now building a visitor economy meant to outlast oil itself.
By Diego Arroyo
WorldAug 26Stadium Diplomacy: The Logic Behind the Gulf's Sports Spree
Hosting tournaments and buying clubs is not vanity; it is a calculated bid for relevance, tourism and a softer global image.
By Diego Arroyo