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If Dubai feels the hit ...

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Marriott, Economy, Dubai on Oct 04, 2008

what are the rest of us to do?

 As I read this article in the 10-5 New York Times, and saw that there was concern even in Dubai, an oil-rich nation that has boomed in ways that to some of us are a bit obscene, I wondered about my town - Washington, DC - and others like Chicago, Cleveland, San Francisco, Portland, etc. - and how we will survive this economic downturn.  [I gather we can't officially

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Politics .. there I've said it!

Posted by: JoanEisenstodt in Taxes, Marriott, Industry and Elections, Immigration, Conventions on Mar 22, 2008

It's been said that one should never discuss politics and religion in 'polite company' - but how can that be when both play such a huge role in our lives - personal and professional?

There are few elections - local or national, in all countries - that do not impact our industry.  Tax initiatives are found on so many ballots.  Individuals elected may be pro-tourism and may also pass laws (like the Visa restrictions in the US) that curtail who can enter a country and when and why.

In the current debates in the United States which will lead to national and local elections 4 November 2008, the economy is much discussed as is immigration.  [Have you registered to vote?  If not do so .. now!]

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