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From Locations

Why tourism is moving to a cheaper, greener, smarter model

Tourism is big business and tourists are much more demanding, expecting hotels to be eco-friendly, and wanting to be less of a visitor, and more of a local, as fDi discovers.

From News

China makes tracks to invest in Lebanese railway

A rail network connecting Beirut in Lebanon and Damascus in Syria is attracting Chinese attention. 

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Airbnb Experiences head caters to new travel demands

Head of Airbnb Experiences Joe Zadeh talks about evolving forms of tourism and how his department caters to them.

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Tourism minister reclaims Montenegro’s former glory

Pavle Radulović, Montenegro’s minister of sustainable development and tourism, talks to Sebastian Shehadi about how the country’s fast growing tourism industry is opening significant investment opportunities, from ski slopes to beaches.

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Reclaiming Thessaloniki as a commercial hub

The mayor of Thessaloniki, Yiannis Boutaris, discusses FDI opportunities in Thessaloniki and Greece as a whole.

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US Borders commissioner reveals the future of tourism tech

Kevin McAleenan, commissioner of the US government’s Customs and Border Protection, talks about facilitating seamless travel. 

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Vietnam expert hails period of stability

Andy Ho, CIO of VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund, talks about the effects of the US-China trade war.

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Sky9 founder on the new gold standards

Ron Cao, founder of VC firm Sky9 Capital, talks about the impact of technology.

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Luxembourg’s deputy PM hails Brexit advantage

Étienne Schneider, Luxembourg's deputy prime minister, minister of the economy and minister of health, talks to fDi.

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Scotland’s finance chief polishes investment credentials

Derek Mackay, Scotland’s cabinet secretary for finance, economy and fair work, talks about Brexit and Scottish independence.

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