A rebirth for the Middle East?
Article Abstract:
A major chunk of the workforce around the world depends on tourism and it is no different in the Middle East, which has hit the hardest because of the events around the world. Top line hotels are in the process of expanding and renovating properties around the Gulf, Egypt, Damascus and Syria and the United States media is wooed to lure the American travelers to visit the region.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2003
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Have TiVo, will travel
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Television (TV) and media plays and important role in portraying a realistic picture of the prime locations that is ideal for spending vacations. The variety of TV shows that influence travel plans with different themes and choices that make an impossible task of selecting a place cool and colorful is described.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2004
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Rai here, rai now
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A personal narrative is presented of the popularity of North African culture in Paris, with particular focus on rai, the Algerian version of blues music. An interview is conducted with Cheb Mami, who is the most famous singer and has become one of the best known pop superstars in France.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 2001
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