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What the wrecking balls mean to Beijing’s culture and history

This non-emotional report of a city in a state of rapid change rarely seen before cuts to Beijing's central challenge: Can you build the city of the future while wiping out its past?

Tourism

Thomas Cook cuts Olympic ticket and hotel packages by 50%

Despite the promises that Olympic business is brisk, it's becoming more likely that the committee's carefully orchestrated release of rooms and events tickets has not worked as planned.

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Bahrain tries to lure back cruise ships by cutting port fees

Bahrain knows that the cruiselines first scared off by unrest and then by sky-high insurance premiums won't return until costs decline and think that slashing port fees are just the ticket.

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SkiftDesign: The tricky task of finding the right logo for the UAE

That UAE monarchy is asking public to vote is a change in itself, a sign of the times in that region.

Online Travel

Social travel startups eat your heart out: “Facebook bragging” boosts Aussie tourism

Hence our general skepticism of specialized social travel startups.